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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3
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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No matter your favorite fabrication—woven leather, fishnet, solid mesh, jelly netting—you’ll find an option on super-sale for Amazon’s big event.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2025
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Building owners can protect the sidewalks with facade containment netting, but the netting often doesn’t offer adequate protection, says Stephen Varone, president of Manhattan’s Rand Engineering & Architecture, who has helped buildings comply with inspection codes.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
14 Mar. 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
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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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Paul noticed her showing up at her gym, in her neighborhood, and even at community events, always positioning herself close to Paul.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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Ovechkin gave the Capitals a 2-0 lead with about four minutes left in the first period, pushing a cross-crease pass from Strome into an open net.—
Jimmy Golen,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Blue Devils are going to San Antonio as the favorite to cut down the nets. 21+ and present in participating states.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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To keep afloat, Arsenal had to qualify for the Champions League three times during that five years and attract a regular crowd of at least 54,000 in their new 60,000 stadium.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has also launched a formal probe and is collaborating with the Australian Taxation Office.—
Grace Thomas,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce are collaborating on the steakhouse, which will be located at the Loews Kansas City hotel at 1515 Wyandotte St. Mahomes said last year that there will be a cheeseburger on the menu named for Chiefs coach Andy Reid.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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Amazon is running a bunch of sneaky deals on Martha Stewart’s housewares line, including furniture, kitchen essentials, and seasonal decor starting at $16.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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