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as in nets
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 systems
something made up of many interdependent or related parts
a telephone network
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as in communities
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 networks
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Varese notes that these families used to have a strong hand in the drug business, but were forced out by bigger supplier networks, significantly limiting their power and reach, which explains their involvement in smaller enterprises like gambling rings.
—Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Companies process approximately 2-5% of their international payments through blockchain networks, maintaining traditional banking relationships for larger transfers.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Adding to the security concerns is the overall cost to shifting networks.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
The ad, purchased by the government of Ontario and broadcast on major US television networks, aired clips of the address, delivered from Camp David, where Reagan was soon to meet the prime minister of Japan at a time when American attitudes toward Japan were hardening.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Trump has since filed a host of additional suits against media organizations, including the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, and threatened the broadcast licenses of major networks.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
His media empire spans TV networks, radio stations, newspapers and streaming services.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
While these networks bring important technological advances, their presence also means more bright objects moving in the sky.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Even if the networks elect to tap the brakes on gambling ads in the near term, coverage of the NBA will remain a bit of a contextual minefield as long as Rozier and Billups remain in the headlines.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Varese notes that these families used to have a strong hand in the drug business, but were forced out by bigger supplier networks, significantly limiting their power and reach, which explains their involvement in smaller enterprises like gambling rings.
—Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Companies process approximately 2-5% of their international payments through blockchain networks, maintaining traditional banking relationships for larger transfers.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Adding to the security concerns is the overall cost to shifting networks.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
The ad, purchased by the government of Ontario and broadcast on major US television networks, aired clips of the address, delivered from Camp David, where Reagan was soon to meet the prime minister of Japan at a time when American attitudes toward Japan were hardening.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Trump has since filed a host of additional suits against media organizations, including the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, and threatened the broadcast licenses of major networks.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
His media empire spans TV networks, radio stations, newspapers and streaming services.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
While these networks bring important technological advances, their presence also means more bright objects moving in the sky.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
Noun
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While not statistically significant, their experiments also found a higher catch rate of yellowtail fish in the illuminated nets.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
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After an explosive weekend offensively for the AHL Bakersfield Condors, this year’s Oilers prospects appear destined to fill nets across the hockey world.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For almost 11 years, Chung has been collaborating with robotic systems of their own creation, as a way of better understanding and engaging with their own creativity.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The 4-2-3-1 formation has been one of the most prominent systems used across Europe since the turn of the century, adopted by some of the best tacticians in modern football.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Jamaican government issued mandatory evacuation orders on Sunday for the most vulnerable coastal communities, according to CNN.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Head over to Amazon to check out all of the Prime member deals for yourself, and keep scrolling for more exclusive savings on home essentials.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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There are new authors getting new agents and new book deals all the time, and there are editors finding great success in their roles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Nearly 75% of opening weekend crowds were males, while 50% were under the age of 25 years old.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, the aforementioned lists also include several teams that consistently draw big crowds, including the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Instead of disclosing her condition to her employer and circles of friends, Sickler pulled back from modeling with little explanation, thinking that the absence of her hair would certainly result in the loss of her contract.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Using the back of a spoon, spread the batter into 2 ½-inch circles.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These internal cliques, or deputy gangs, which have been tied to specific LASD precincts, have names like the Banditos, the Grim Reapers, and the Regulators.—
Jesse Hyde,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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At the Dallas Street property, small cliques of armed men, mostly Venezuelans and Mexicans, fought an ongoing turf war.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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Longoria, who often collaborates with stylist Maeve Reilly, wore a black shirt with buttons running down the front placket and an open neckline with a sharp collar, revealing her delicate necklace featuring an outline of the state of Texas.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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FinalSpark collaborates with ethicists to ensure the research remains within clear moral boundaries.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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