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as in netting
a fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals
didn't like to embroider network as it tore so easily
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as in system
something made up of many interdependent or related parts
a telephone network
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as in community
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
being gradually introduced to the network of African-American business leaders in the city
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Recent Examples of network
Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Filmmakers have realized that project markets are actually beneficial, not only to find partners but also to network and get to know the players.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
Interstate 35 is born & more residents displaced Just a year after the viaduct opened, the City Plan Commission released an engineering report calling for a network of expressways to and through the city center, including a series of new highways cutting through the already struggling West Side.
—Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2025
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Noun
Through the department and funding, Seabrook believes the organizations receiving grants can network and learn how to best work together for the community.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Filmmakers have realized that project markets are actually beneficial, not only to find partners but also to network and get to know the players.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2025
Verb
Trump has brought the border under control, a tribute to the power of clear messaging along sophisticated migrant communication networks.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
Interstate 35 is born & more residents displaced Just a year after the viaduct opened, the City Plan Commission released an engineering report calling for a network of expressways to and through the city center, including a series of new highways cutting through the already struggling West Side.
—Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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The Littleton native delivered with a rocket to the top netting for his second of the year and 30th career goal for the Rapids.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
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Once the dahlias are a few inches tall, install the netting.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Daybell also used her speaking time before she was sentenced to condemn the Arizona justice system and the conditions inside the county jail where she has been held.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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The Austin service involves a small fleet of about 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles equipped with the company’s latest self-driving systems.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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The city's choice to close fewer homeless camps in recent years differs from some communities that have banned public camping and a new Trump directive to remove people from the streets.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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And while those cocktails usually have rum, how perfectly tiki for a gin cocktail to show up wearing a rum cocktail’s clothes, and to be instantly accepted by the community, and raised as one of their own.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 July 2025
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As for the second-round picks dealt, each previously was gained in trades, one from the Max Strus sign-and-trade transaction with the Cleveland Cavaliers, one from last season’s trade of Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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His career took off after he was dealt to the Clippers in 2022.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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But despite England’s age-group success, McDermott still thinks of those who might have slipped through the net.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Other new Grand California additions will include retention nets for the upper cabinets and an optional thermal blackout set for the windows that blocks both light and heat to maintain a more comfortable sleeping environment.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 July 2025
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For the grand finale, singer, songwriter and actor Anthony Hamilton turned the dial down a few notches with a seemingly endless medley of southern R&B fitting for the festival's sophisticated, older crowd.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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This 1,300-acre space has many of the same features as Andrew Molera and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Parks, including striking Monterey cypress trees and stellar sea views, but with fewer crowds.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Oreo and Reese’s are collaborating on a new candy and what might be the perfect cookie.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Officials are collaborating with local, state, and national law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, to investigate the source and extent of the breach, according to the mayor's office.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Seeing a bike race in person, seeing the riders, asking for autographs — my parents still have a jersey that was signed by a bunch of people — and that was a pivotal moment.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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From hiring Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach to a bunch of aggressive roster moves to improve, the Patriots are looking to take a jump back into playoff contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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