1
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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2
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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as in to deal
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Recent Examples of network
Thomas Smith, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Ahead of season 2's premiere this Sunday, the Home Box Office network formally announced a season 3 renewal.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Jim, now 71, worked for a Deerfield Beach company, building, installing and networking personal computers.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Across four days, an array of artists perform live at the city’s vast network of independent venues.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Ahead of season 2's premiere this Sunday, the Home Box Office network formally announced a season 3 renewal.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Connecting Tampa event at the Women’s Final Four is an initiative that has been running for several years, designed to provide college students and young professionals with opportunities to network with influential leaders in the sports industry.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Jim, now 71, worked for a Deerfield Beach company, building, installing and networking personal computers.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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Somehow, the attempt whistled into the netting in stunning fashion for a power-play goal, as Catholic Memorial seized a 2-0 advantage.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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Only after the full netting process is the capital gains tax computed on the net gain or loss.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The 2018 model introduced a 360-degree camera system and became the first full-size luxury SUV with a 10-speed automatic transmission.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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In compensation, Google offered a third-party system from its new partner ADT.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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And there’s a sector of the Puerto Rican filmmaking community that offers services to these productions.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Paul noticed her showing up at her gym, in her neighborhood, and even at community events, always positioning herself close to Paul.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Nearly all Democrats, 97 percent, and a large majority of independents, 77 percent, think that tariffs will deal a short-term blow to the nation’s economy.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees were also dealt several blows to the bullpen because of injuries.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Ovechkin gave the Capitals a 2-0 lead with about four minutes left in the first period, pushing a cross-crease pass from Strome into an open net.—
Jimmy Golen,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Blue Devils are going to San Antonio as the favorite to cut down the nets. 21+ and present in participating states.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Given the buzz, Glory owner and co-head coach Keke Blackmon has no idea how big of a crowd to expect Saturday.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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It’s expected the A’s will draw near-capacity crowds for the bulk of their games, particularly in series against popular teams like the Cubs, New York Yankees and the Giants.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The artist collaborated with organizers at the foundation to plan the sweeping showcase of his work.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Uchis also took the oppurtunity to thank Jennie for inviting her to collaborate on Ruby.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2025
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Amazon is running a bunch of sneaky deals on Martha Stewart’s housewares line, including furniture, kitchen essentials, and seasonal decor starting at $16.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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