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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
Jon Medved, semafor.com, 2 July 2025
For five decades, the association has offered education, outreach, networking opportunities and information on global music business matters while also advocating for music creators and indie rights holders.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 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
The infrastructure that enables Nvidia to network its chips into an AI supercomputer was developed in Israel by Mellanox, a company founded by Eyal Waldman and sold to Nvidia in 2019 for $6.9 billion.
—Jon Medved, semafor.com, 2 July 2025
For five decades, the association has offered education, outreach, networking opportunities and information on global music business matters while also advocating for music creators and indie rights holders.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 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
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The Rays got a slight scare in the eighth when third baseman Junior Caminero momentarily grabbed, then dropped a foul ball and crashed over the railing, through the netting into the stands.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 July 2025
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The Georgia international reaches the ball but can only fire into the side netting.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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While the headsets are new, the coaches will continue to use Verizon’s private cellular system, which is part of its business group’s Connected Venue platform.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Both organizations emphasized improvements made to welfare systems and reporting procedures since 2016, when Endemol merged with Shine, and again in 2020 when Banijay acquired Endemol Shine.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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However, the 6th District Court of Rhode Island declined to honor the detainer, releasing Mendoza without notifying ICE, forcing agents to locate and arrest him in the community.—
Stepheny Price , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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Last month state immigration advocates warned that arrests of undocumented immigrants were ramping up in the state, creating anxiety and fear in communities with people taken every day.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
14 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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Update: This article was updated on July 11, 2025 to note that Ferrero and its affiliates have acquired at least 21 companies in 9 countries since 2015, with eight deals in the U.S. since 2017 before the WK Kellogg deal.—
Giacomo Tognini,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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With artists from every region of the world, the Dior Lady Art project casts a wide net, with both established and emerging artists flocking to put their spin on the pillar handbag style.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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The absence of lobster traps and not being poked and prodded by divers armed with snares, tickle sticks and nets for nearly four months usually results in an abundance of bugs, a term that refers to the insect-like appearance of lobsters.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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The panel called on the convention crowd to educate themselves on their rights and speak out about their concerns — and not just online.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Designed to manipulate the masses and unveil their true demonic nature, the song draws crowds toward Gwi-Ma’s deadly flames — nearly succeeding in their sinister plan until Rumi steps in to stop them.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Cross-Silo Collaboration Barriers AI developers attempting to collaborate across silos (such as government agencies) where data sharing is challenging or explicitly forbidden are able to exchange synthetic datasets.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Robin has also collaborated with Francesco Caracciolo di Marano on Robicara, a collection of custom furniture and accessories.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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As is tradition, Bungie threw in a bunch of weird lore stuff that has puzzles that need solving, but often some fun stories as well.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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And then there’s a bunch of teams in that (middle) lane.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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