social network
Americannoun
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a network of friends, colleagues, and other personal contacts.
Strong social networks can encourage healthy behaviors.
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Digital Technology.
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an online community of people with a common interest who use a website or other technologies to communicate with each other and share information, resources, etc..
a business-oriented social network.
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a website or online service that facilitates this communication.
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Etymology
Origin of social network
First recorded in 1840–45
Example Sentences
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“The Iranian negotiators are very different and strange,” the president said through a post on his Truth Social network.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
He endorsed her leadership ahead of the election in a message on his Truth Social network, describing her as “strong, powerful and wise.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump said: “I was to meet President Xi in two weeks, at APEC, in South Korea, but now there seems to be no reason to do so.”
From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025
"Syria is a mess, but is not our friend," he posted the same day on his Truth Social network.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024
Beyond golfing and meetings with his lawyers, Trump has called into conservative podcasts, taped videos he releases on his Truth Social network and attended fundraisers, both at his New Jersey club and in other states.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 3, 2023
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