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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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as in to deal
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Recent Examples of network
Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
But a concerted attack on data cables could paralyze many nations’ communications networks, jeopardizing hospital surgeries, police responses and more.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Students have access to internships and networking opportunities in the hospital system, which can lead to jobs in the system.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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SWIFT EXIT – CNN staffers shocked by Jim Acosta's abrupt departure from network.
—Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
But a concerted attack on data cables could paralyze many nations’ communications networks, jeopardizing hospital surgeries, police responses and more.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
Switch to a networking focus when the Scorpio moon moves into Sagittarius.
—USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Students have access to internships and networking opportunities in the hospital system, which can lead to jobs in the system.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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On the east side, there was no curtain wall yet—just sky, and a waist-high barrier of wire and netting.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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With these cyclical knock-on effects in mind, Washington state producers are now using netting and evaporative cooling to stave off sunburn, according to Kalcsits.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
6 Jan. 2025
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South Korea's Yonhap News Agency said North Korea might be using a vertical cold-launch system to fire the missiles.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The discovery forced the team to conclude that not all fast radio bursts come from younger galaxies and stars and that perhaps some originate from older systems, said Tarraneh Eftekhari, an astronomer at Northwestern who led one of the studies and coauthored the other.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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To determine the best and worst retirement communities in each state, GoBankingRates.com looked at population statistics, mortgage costs, real estate value, and cost of living, as well as poverty rates among those 65 and over.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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The pair were spotted together on multiple occasions last month and spent their Thanksgiving volunteering for a good cause, teaming up with their children and a charitable organization to help feed members of the unhoused community.—
Meredith Nardino,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Israeli response to October 7 dealt decisive blows to Iran’s network of proxies.—
Nicole Grajewski,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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Read more: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes Uses Kermit Meme To Celebrate AFC Championship Win In 2020, he was dealt from the Houston Texans to the Arizona Cardinals despite being in his prime and coming off multiple All-Pro seasons.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Serving at 5-4 in the fourth, Djokovic closed it out when Alcaraz hit a forehand into the net on match point.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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In overtime, O’Connor redirected a shot on Igor Shesterkin, beat Mika Zibanejad behind the net for the rebound, made another move to the net, won another puck from Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin, then passed to Nathan MacKinnon, who set up Devon Toews with the overtime winner.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The celebrations went south when a car drove into a crowd of people and injured three pedestrians.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Three people were injured after a car hit a crowd of people who were leaving the NFC playoff on Sunday night, police said.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Kennedy collaborated with designer Ethel Frankau for the look, which was accessorized with a matching cape and elbow-length gloves.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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For that specific look, Crabb collaborated with a ceramic artist and an embroiderer who used vintage machinery to create a unique piece of couture.—
Monique Jessen,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the second-most notable duo of the bunch, albeit by a wide margin, will be on display this Sunday when the Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2025
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Despite a small amount of coconut sugar and stevia in the mix, this was the most bitter of the bunch.—
Ali Francis,
Bon Appétit,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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