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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
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
The streamers have dipped their toes into that deep pond, but the form still belongs to broadcast network television, where it has been perfected over decades.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Nov. 2024
Cisco Systems This week’s third dividend stock is networking giant Cisco (CSCO).
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
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The 2025 Junos, to be produced by Insight Productions, will air live on the CBC network.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024
The streamers have dipped their toes into that deep pond, but the form still belongs to broadcast network television, where it has been perfected over decades.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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The location offers a unique opportunity to network while engaging with pivotal moments in Black history.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Nov. 2024
Cisco Systems This week’s third dividend stock is networking giant Cisco (CSCO).
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2024
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Various safety measures are being used at the construction site, including scaffolding and netting, according to OSHA.Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
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Some of the damage to the bridge was caused when materials under the bridge deck including synthetic materials, safety netting and conduit were ignited by the fire on the Sawyer Point 1000 Hands playground beneath the bridge.Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
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Doing so may also require the board to create new systems for the CAP’s operation.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Forecasters also are tracking another tropical system, this one in the western Caribbean.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The goal of the Family Place Libraries program is to encourage libraries to be a family-friendly environment and transform them into community centers for literacy, early childhood development, parent education and engagement, family support and community information.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade brought together service members, veterans, community groups, families and civilians for a morning of gratitude.Christopher Howley, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Shop Amazon Cyber Monday deals Best Buy JBL Tune Flex True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds Get a pair of JBL earbuds for 50% off with this early Cyber Week deal at Best Buy.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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Right now, retailers like Amazon, Wayfair, Target, and Walmart have kicked off their Cyber Week deals ridiculously early, discounting everything from modular couches to dining room chairs.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
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Point was awarded his third goal of the game at Amalie Arena when Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren tried to play the puck behind him but instead put it into his own net.Jacob Lev, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Sturm Graz has found the back of the net just once in Champions League play, but has been rather stout on defense, allowing only six.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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While there is interest in them, especially from a younger crowd, their cost and durability are significant concerns.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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These parties attracted a crowd, and the group used them as an opportunity to finetune their cooking skills.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Cyrus and Morando previously collaborated on two tracks from her 2023 album Endless Summer Vacation.Marina Watts, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Throughout her career as a publicist, Hardy thrived in connecting and collaborating with Black women authors to elevate their brands.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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It’s tailored with a little bit of stretch and comes in a bunch of sophisticated hues, too — think apricot, olive, and soft lavender.Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
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However, Best Buy saw the largest gains out of the bunch, with its stock rising by 2.08 percent to $90.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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