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networking

[net-wur-king] / ˈnɛtˌwɜr kɪŋ /
NOUN
inside track
Synonyms
STRONGEST
head start
WEAK
commanding lead connections control flying start lead mastery right people winning position
NOUN
interchange
Synonyms
STRONGEST
give-and-take intersection junction
STRONG
altering alternation barter change crossfire mesh reciprocation shift trade transposition variation varying
NOUN
intercourse
Synonyms
STRONGEST
give-and-take
STRONG
association commerce communion connection contact converse correspondence dealings interchange intercommunication mesh teamwork trade traffic transactions
WEAK
team play
Antonyms
STRONG
antagonism disagreement division
WEAK
miscommunication
NOUN
interplay
Synonyms
STRONGEST
give-and-take
STRONG
coaction exchange mesh meshing reciprocation reciprocity teamwork transaction
WEAK
team play tit for tat
NOUN
old-boy network
Synonyms
WEAK
Freemasonry age group old-girl network peer group

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, he helped start a campus group to help classmates to get networking and unpaid work experience on projects for nonprofits and small businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

“I have highly qualified students who have been actively networking, showing their value, following up and still having a hard time,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Marvell Technology, up 52%, is valued at 24 times 2027 earnings, with strong prospects from optical networking and AWS/Microsoft deals.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Corning, a 175-year-old glass manufacturer, is benefiting from AI-driven optical networking demand.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

My father told him, “This is dinner together. That means family networking and defragging time.”

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson