networking

Definition of networkingnext
present participle of network

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Triumph the Insult Comic Dog — in a dinner that typically generates debate about whether the relationship between journalists and their sources should include socializing together and putting aside sometimes adversarial relationships.
    Collin Binkley, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • This year is about socializing and enjoying life.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Chappelle has often blended music and comedy, frequently collaborating with artists like The Roots, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def), and John Mayer among many others.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Earlier today, a Bahraini court also handed down life sentences to five defendants accused of collaborating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including three citizens and two Afghan nationals.
    Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The 49ers wound up dealing it to New England.
    Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Winners Cleveland Browns General manager Andrew Berry and his staff took an aggressive approach to wheeling, dealing and stockpiling picks while filling multiple needs.
    Mike Jones, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Guests recalled mingling with Lowell Weicker, Connecticut’s longtime senator and governor.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • When the party moves from indoors out, this especially smart two-piece set will also be particularly adept at making sure soot isn’t mingling with the rest of your guests.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Police said the driver of the SUV was not injured and is cooperating with investigators.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Kyle Wenger, who owns the car wash, said the company is cooperating with police, according to LebTown.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Networking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networking. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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