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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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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
The sharp-witted and dry humor of the series has helped weave the show’s humor and sensibility into the fabric of American culture, as the series gained second and third lives with nearly constant cable TV reruns airing across several networks for years.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
Attend networking events and join industry membership associations where possible.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Roberts is plugged into the network of domestic designers, component manufacturers and business owners that have a personal and business interest in the future of Vidalia Mills, the vertical denim mill that opened in Vidalia, La. in 2018.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
The sharp-witted and dry humor of the series has helped weave the show’s humor and sensibility into the fabric of American culture, as the series gained second and third lives with nearly constant cable TV reruns airing across several networks for years.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
Listings on retailers like Amazon should state clearly which networks a device will be compatible with.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025
Attend networking events and join industry membership associations where possible.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 7 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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And if the plants need extra help, row covers or insect netting can protect them from early pests like cabbage worms or flea beetles.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The big picture: The fires that have razed at least 170,000 acres ignited Friday are tied to the same giant storm system that brought tornadoes to the U.S. South, per Axios' Andrew Freedman.—
Rebecca Falconer,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Studying young systems like the one powering LBN 483 is vital for learning more about how stars form, beginning with a giant cloud of molecular gas that becomes destabilized, undergoes gravitational collapse and fragments into clumps, each clump being the womb of a new star system.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Closing environmental justice offices will put communities at a disadvantage and will no longer help communities advocate for themselves.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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For example, a college in a farming community might develop a program in agricultural technology or sustainable food systems.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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General Kellogg, a Highly Respected Military Expert, will deal directly with President Zelenskyy, and Ukrainian leadership.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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These big tech company stocks stood there no matter what kind of shellacking the futures dealt us.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
16 Mar. 2025
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For the top contenders to cut down the nets at the Final Four, a loss this week will just be a speedbump, but a number of teams on the bubble are playing to keep their seasons alive.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Clearly those developing malware adapt their code to slip through the net, and that’s what drives this endless game of cat and mouse with Google.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And in Sunday’s unique atmosphere, embracing the moment in front of a vocal crowd of Yomiuri Giants supporters.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The annual parade draws a crowd of roughly 300,000 people.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For some time, the two brands have been quietly collaborating on what could be the best travel package for luxury fans: the Elevate Your Cabo Experience.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Shortly before soaring to the A-list with Top Gun, Tom Cruise collaborated with director Ridley Scott on a fantasy film that the performer would be happy to forget.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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Setting up a solar mirror has to be -- and in real life absolutely would be -- as interesting as fighting a bunch of orcs in a room.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The series is about two sisters, but for the first half of the season, even by splitting the narrative into a bunch of flashbacks, Long Bright River can’t find a way to make that relationship rise to the surface.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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