networks 1 of 2

Definition of networksnext
plural of network

networks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of network

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of networks
Noun
This approach emphasizes not just procurement, but also the development of doctrine, training frameworks, logistics networks, and sustained operational deployment in real-world conditions. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026 For regional hospital networks, community banks, and mid-sized manufacturers, retrofitting quantum security into a legacy network is not a straightforward IT upgrade. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 The shows don’t have networks or streamers attached as of yet. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026 Our equipment is fully traceable through serial tracking and coordinated support networks, all of which exist within the USA. Adam Sabes , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026 Florida’s fears of China The Sun Sentinel article on political dark money and House Bill 905 shows how Republican scaremongering, amplified by dark money networks and right-wing advocacy, turns cultural exchange into a political weapon. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026 The payouts are available on the Solana and Polygon blockchain networks and use the stablecoin USDC. Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 And streamers, which once prided themselves on being the anti-networks, are once again taking a cue from the way TV used to be made. Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026 The dark forms of lunar maria, or lunar seas, will be easy to see with the naked eye, scarring the lunar surface where ancient lava flows once flooded networks of impact basins before hardening to form sweeping basaltic planes. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for networks
Noun
  • In the meantime, Israel is taking measures on the ground to defend troops, such as adding nets and cages to military vehicles.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • West Beach is more active, with easy access to water sports and volleyball nets.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As the Moon moves through your 6th House of Daily Routine, small systems restore energy and reduce friction.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Most align with the profiles the franchise looks for in its various systems.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But there will be political pressure against that from some Black and Hispanic Democrats who want to ensure their communities still command the majority in certain districts.
    Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The Twin Cities’ response to a sweeping federal immigration crackdown that threw communities and local economies into turmoil offers a glimpse of what resilience and solidarity look like in practice.
    Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Find more Kate Spade Outlet handbag deals below, all under $100.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • When life deals you lemons, just make lemonade.
    Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Dillard was running circles around opposing DBs during offseason camps, and his skill set is quite obvious.
    Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Across the awards, several titles drew on personal archives or close family circles to address wider political realities.
    Lise Pedersen, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In this milieu, Hollywood A-listers like Will Ferrell and Sharon Stone, who occupy separate cliques nearby, pale in comparison to the mingling artistic luminaries.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Neither wants to navigate the cliques and social politics of this messy consolidated school.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The town also hosts community get-togethers and socializes throughout the neighborhood's plazas, courtyards and other hangout areas.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In fact, road-tripping with your pup strengthens your bond and socializes them in ways that staying home doesn’t.
    Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Ramaswamy has been running what looks like a general election campaign, drawing impressive crowds during visits to each of Ohio’s 88 counties.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Sets from upstarts like Creepy Nuts, Pawsa, Geese and Slayyyter, along with emphatic crowds at rock heavyweights like Jack White, Turnstile and even Sombr, traded seamlessness and precision for immediacy and friction — louder, looser, more physical in ways that were best felt than watched.
    Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Networks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/networks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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