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noun

ˈnet-ˌwərk How to pronounce network (audio)
Definition of networknext
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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network

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verb

as in to deal

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Recent Examples of network
Noun
The show proved to be a major early hit for the network, ultimately airing for 11 seasons and nearly 250 episodes. — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 The outlet — initially organized as a nonprofit and funded at first largely by Schmidt, rather than advertising or subscriptions — hired dozens of journalists and built out a fast network of freelancers. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
The city also ranks second among mid-sized cities for coworking density, providing young professionals with abundant opportunities to network, collaborate and work flexibly. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Five years ago, Google agreed to supply computing and networking resources to SpaceX to help deliver internet service through its Starlink satellites. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for network
Recent Examples of Synonyms for network
  1. netting
  2. system
  3. community
  4. deal
  5. net
  6. circle
  7. collaborate
  8. clique
Noun
  • In 2023, a cut in the protective netting around an enclosure in the Central Park Zoo allowed a Eurasian eagle-owl to escape into the park.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
  • American soldiers gather at a border monitoring post in Roma, Texas, where an infantry vehicle with camouflage netting sits between houses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of netting
Noun
  • Highfill maintains a covenant requiring utility rates to generate net revenues equal to at least 110% of maximum annual debt service on outstanding system bonds.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • These developments support the modernization of renewable energy systems and help drive national carbon-reduction goals.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of system
Noun
  • The Sun enters your 11th House, beginning a month focused on friends, communities, collaborations, networks, and your longer-term hopes.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Ahead of the game’s thirtieth anniversary, Blond sat down with Variety to reminisce about that first audition, the role Lara continues to play in her life and the impact of AI on the voice acting community.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of community
Verb
  • Harry lives by a code, stealing and dealing only tangible things — cash, phones, jewelry.
    — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This year, however, trails were closed to protect the desert tortoise, dealing a fatal blow to the town's crucial tourism industry.
    — Joy Benedict, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of deal
Noun
  • Net-net, this is a genuine improvement for the customers of everything.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Near-net-shape manufacturing aims to produce components close to their final dimensions, potentially reducing the amount of material removal and additional processing required.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of net
Noun
  • The debate over the most advanced AI systems will keep playing out in national security circles.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Nick Bear and members of a Wabanaki drum circle perform on Cadillac Mountain annually as part of this collaboration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of circle
Verb
  • While big fashion brands routinely collaborate with blue-chip artists, Kriemler has a knack for rooting out under-the-radar or on-the-cusp talents, always trusting his instincts.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The property collaborated with Nobu and the food is clean and delicious—unsurprisingly, lots of raw fish and produce like spicy microgreens and August-sweet tomatoes grown at Sensei’s hydroponic farm down the road.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of collaborate
Noun
  • That finale’s cliffhanger had left Snow’s Sophie cut out of the clique run by Åkerman’s Margo.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The level of fake, clique like high school drama is horrible.
    — Stephen Korka, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of clique

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“Network.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/network. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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