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as in nets
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 systems
something made up of many interdependent or related parts
a telephone network
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as in communities
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 networks
Mac Engel
april 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Local security officials say the area has long been used as a corridor between Iraq and Syria, including for weapons transfers and smuggling networks.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Beyond the country's borders, Los Choneros has forged ties with powerful transnational networks, including Mexico's Sinaloa cartel and criminal groups from Albania, enabling it to play a role in global drug trafficking routes.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The initiative is providing governments in Malawi and Liberia with technical assistance to support national energy plans, expand transmission networks and improve the reliability and efficiency of distribution systems.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Some European countries also have taken steps targeting networks linked to the movement.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The major cable news networks and C-SPAN carried live audio of the arguments.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Efforts to enable reversible, two-way actuation have led to the development of systems such as semi-crystalline networks and liquid crystalline elastomers, which depend on structural alignment under applied stress.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
Some team owners and networks care about the potential drop in production value.
—Mac Engel
april 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
These platforms must forge collaborative networks that mutually reinforce one another and establish a rigorous framework that makes the cultural values of the biennial format legible, tangible, and palpable to various segments of society in the immediate locale and across the continent.
—Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Local security officials say the area has long been used as a corridor between Iraq and Syria, including for weapons transfers and smuggling networks.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Beyond the country's borders, Los Choneros has forged ties with powerful transnational networks, including Mexico's Sinaloa cartel and criminal groups from Albania, enabling it to play a role in global drug trafficking routes.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The initiative is providing governments in Malawi and Liberia with technical assistance to support national energy plans, expand transmission networks and improve the reliability and efficiency of distribution systems.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Some European countries also have taken steps targeting networks linked to the movement.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The major cable news networks and C-SPAN carried live audio of the arguments.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Efforts to enable reversible, two-way actuation have led to the development of systems such as semi-crystalline networks and liquid crystalline elastomers, which depend on structural alignment under applied stress.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
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But the shot that filled out the bracket for the Final Four — Michigan, Arizona, Illinois and, yes, UConn, all of whom were in town Thursday to start college basketball's biggest celebration — was one of many reminders over the past month that there's some magic left in those nets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Comparative studies across countries have shown that high trust societies have longer life expectancies, lower rates of anxiety and depression, maintain stronger safety nets and health care systems which support population health.—
Dr. Howard A. Selinger,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two inches in thirty minutes can overwhelm drainage systems and leave deep ponds in lower areas as water races downhill.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Outside the courtroom, the case is already having an impact — especially in South Florida's immigrant communities.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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On this postcard-perfect corner of Canada’s northeastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador that’s slammed by wind and waves, cod-fishing communities hold on to their distinctive settler history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Shop deals on wear-anywhere staples, from loose pants and printed midi skirts to classic tees.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Apple deals this good are super rare, so don't miss out!—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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In his book, A Voyage Around the Queen, author Craig Brown claimed that although Meghan and Harry's real names don't get brought up too often in royal circles, the estranged family members are referred to indirectly, per The Mirror.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Largely unknown outside scientific circles, Lehmann fundamentally transformed our understanding of what lies at the heart of our planet.—
Carol Sutton Lewis,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their parties became notorious even in my own cliques; my parents knew to expect at least a few dozen teenagers crashing their party, sucking down all the noodles, and sneaking beers in the canyon down below.—
Natasha Pickowicz,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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This graph had no cliques — clusters of nodes that are all connected to one another.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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We are being billed based on an obsolete business model that privatizes the profits and socializes the costs.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental condition that manifests differently from person to person but commonly affects how a person communicates, socializes and interacts with the world.—
Joshua Anbar,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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For one, Father Matijevic said Pope Leo, the first American pope, and a Chicago native, is drawing crowds.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Those tactics led to backlash from local Black leaders, who said police went too far in dealing with crowds of mostly Black young people.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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