networks 1 of 2

noun

Definition of networksnext
plural of network
1
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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networks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of network
as in deals

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  1. systems
  2. communities
  3. cliques
  4. collaborates
  5. organizations
Noun
  • The eruption, called a coronal mass ejection, prompted the federal government's Space Weather Prediction Center in Colorado to issue a geomagnetic storm watch for Friday, Saturday and Sunday to alert people about potential disruptions to navigation, power and radio systems.
    Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • However, fans should see significant differences in the combat systems and other game areas.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of systems
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  • That's because most Americans, including in the communities ravaged by the massive storm, lack flood insurance.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Additionally, the Biden administration warned that pausing the rule would harm downwind states and tribal communities that live near power plants.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of communities
Noun
  • Today, though, even the most exclusive of these maritime cliques embrace their surrounding communities, whether through wildly popular race weeks, youth sailing programs, or taking the helm on sustainability issues.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
  • When and why do girls start forming cliques?
    Hannah L. Schacter, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of cliques
Verb
  • Strong community engagement to share how HSE Schools collaborates with parents, community members, and local organizations.
    John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Additionally, our city collaborates with numerous nonprofits and government agencies to ensure that resources such as drug rehabilitation programs, mental health services, job training and placement services are available for anyone willing to accept help.
    Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of collaborates
Noun
  • More often than not, this occurs because the innovating organizations have a strong collaboration framework in place — a structure that outlines communication, expectations, workflows and more while keeping regulations top of mind.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In response to this, healthcare organizations are increasingly prioritizing sustainability to establish a more resilient healthcare sector, paired with significant social and economic reward.
    Molly Matthews, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of organizations
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