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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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Recent Examples of network
Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Robotics is a single-day event designed to facilitate in-depth conversation and networking with the technologists, researchers and students of the robotics community as well as the founders and investors and was attended by more than 700 people.
—Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Caroline Blair, People.com, 15 July 2025
News Politics Growing food fridge network to combat Baltimore’s long-standing scarcity
PUBLISHED: July 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT
Volunteers launched the Bmore Community Fridge Network to help neighbors struggling with food insecurity access healthy options in food deserts.
—Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
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Noun
Wedged among tips on achieving ultra-luxury sales, networking with billionaires and cashing in big on crypto, Brad O’Connor, the chief economist for Florida Realtors, provided a market update for the county.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2025
Robotics is a single-day event designed to facilitate in-depth conversation and networking with the technologists, researchers and students of the robotics community as well as the founders and investors and was attended by more than 700 people.
—Gabriel Snyder, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
The outlet also stated that the network cut the morning shows The Facility and Breakfast Ball.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 15 July 2025
News Politics Growing food fridge network to combat Baltimore’s long-standing scarcity
PUBLISHED: July 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT
Volunteers launched the Bmore Community Fridge Network to help neighbors struggling with food insecurity access healthy options in food deserts.
—Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
Noun
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The Littleton native delivered with a rocket to the top netting for his second of the year and 30th career goal for the Rapids.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 July 2025
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Once the dahlias are a few inches tall, install the netting.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2025
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Daybell also used her speaking time before she was sentenced to condemn the Arizona justice system and the conditions inside the county jail where she has been held.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
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The plant makes radio-electronic equipment for combat aircraft, air defense, and electronic warfare systems.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Aurora’s Community Ambassador Program works with Inuit communities in the Arctic to promote cultural exchange and provide economic benefits to indigenous communities.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The city's choice to close fewer homeless camps in recent years differs from some communities that have banned public camping and a new Trump directive to remove people from the streets.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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As for the second-round picks dealt, each previously was gained in trades, one from the Max Strus sign-and-trade transaction with the Cleveland Cavaliers, one from last season’s trade of Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Moreover, the confused tone of the third act should not exist in a film that deals exclusively in primary colors.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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Inside his home in Oregon, Remmers has the bracket framed and the net from the Nerf goal cut down and hung on the frame’s corner.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2025
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It's perpetrated by the Democrats and some stupid Republicans and foolish Republicans fall into the net.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
16 July 2025
Noun
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For the grand finale, singer, songwriter and actor Anthony Hamilton turned the dial down a few notches with a seemingly endless medley of southern R&B fitting for the festival's sophisticated, older crowd.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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The tournament-record crowd for a group match not involving the host country — 22,596 watching the Netherlands vs Switzerland at Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane in 2022 — has been bettered on six occasions, with the 34,165 at that Germany-Denmark game the largest.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Lucid, autonomous driving company Nuro, and Uber are collaborating on robotaxi service.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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The two musicians have collaborated extensively on various projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
19 July 2025
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Seeing a bike race in person, seeing the riders, asking for autographs — my parents still have a jersey that was signed by a bunch of people — and that was a pivotal moment.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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From hiring Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach to a bunch of aggressive roster moves to improve, the Patriots are looking to take a jump back into playoff contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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