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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Nazar took the Hawks’ first try during the shootout against the Montreal Canadiens and flicked the puck into the upper netting.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Russian slipped the kick through everyone’s legs and into the side netting.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The city's elevated rapid transit system and subway shut down.—
Time,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hinshelwood, born 20 miles away in Chichester, has come through the academy coaching system from a small boy to star in the first team and to be fast-tracked into the England’s under-21s at 19.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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Ancient communities of equals have seen the same success as those led by a king, but as time goes on, each form of governance eventually changes.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
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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Victor Osimhen has been highlighted as the ideal tactical fit for United thanks to his ability to do what Ruben Amorim’s side have particularly struggled at: putting the ball in the back of the net.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The fans got to see the Argentine icon play the full game and take four shots, but none found the back of the net, as Inter Miami and the Fire played to a scoreless tie.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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Footage of the building’s demise shows crowds of onlookers running away from the rubble in panic.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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For example, the boss tom with a bunch of hens will be hard to decoy in with a single hen.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Giants have done extensive work on a bunch of quarterbacks, as they are set to host Sanders, Alabama’s Jalen Milroe and Louisville’s Tyler Shough for private workouts, per FOX Sports.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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