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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
Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Taking care of business will encourage you to take advantage of an opportunity to socialize, network or expand your circle of friends, interests and pastimes.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Social and networking events will give you a platform to promote your ideas.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The Digital Industry Group, a representative body that includes Meta, TikTok, X and Alphabet’s Google as members, said the measure could encourage young people to explore darker, unregulated parts of the internet while cutting their access to support networks.
—Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
Taking care of business will encourage you to take advantage of an opportunity to socialize, network or expand your circle of friends, interests and pastimes.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Here are some approaches neurotypical colleagues might find useful when networking neuroinclusively:
Forget the Stereotypes.
—Ludmila Praslova, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Social and networking events will give you a platform to promote your ideas.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
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Two architecture critics told CNN the netting appears to address functional safety concerns about people jumping.Eric Levenson, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
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The Vessel on September 18 as the steel netting was being installed.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2024
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Options include a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, wireless device charging, tri-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a power rear-window sunshade and manual rear side-window sunshades.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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For comparison, the Edifier D32 supports Wi-Fi and Apple AirPlay 2, can be set up in a multi-room audio system, and has a companion app.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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In the Denver area, communities received anywhere from a few inches to more than a foot and a half of snow.Max Levy, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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But Garcia would not still be at Minnesota if the U’s NIL community didn’t put together a package that was significant on its own accord, sources said.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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He was then dealt to the Penguins in August of last year.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Federal prosecutors said Clark was dealing cocaine and fentanyl, and had criminal contacts in the Los Angeles area.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Other income, net, increased by $10 million, while other net periodic benefit costs decreased by $101 million.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In overtime of Game 7 of San Jose’s first-round series with the Vegas Golden Knights, Goodrow took a pass from Erik Karlsson inside the blue line, skated toward the Vegas net, and scored around goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to give the Sharks a series-clinching 5-4 win.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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As the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train passes through parts of Michigan on its annual cross-continent tour, crowds tend to gather near the railroads just to catch a glimpse.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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But for some reason, Pop Mart got me. — Jon Shapiro, 48, a Pop Mart superfan The phenomenon has forced staff at each Pop Mart store to devise their own crowd control plans on the fly.Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of focusing on what could divide North Korea from China, the United States should collaborate with the Chinese government to rein in North Korea’s volatile behavior.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Chua’s priorities include strengthening the city’s fire and police department and collaborating with community members and developers to make more affordable housing.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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My friend gave me a whole bunch of her little girl’s clothes — such a high volume of items that some still had the tags on.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Wolk herself responded to the controversy by tweeting a bunch, naturally.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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