social networks
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pluralof social network.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
social networknouna network of friends, colleagues, and other personal contacts.
Example Sentences
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Critics say social networks use addictive algorithms to keep kids glued to their screens, and warn excessive scrolling can damage their mental health.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Our platforms are still monitoring Russian social networks across the world and there is no discernible change in their posting patterns,” said Amil Khan, the chief executive of Valent, a tech startup that tracks disinformation.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026
Whether intentionally guarded or simply transmitted within tight social networks, the techniques were not widely shared.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Over the last five years, efforts to make social networks Facebook and Instagram safer for young people have erupted across courts, classrooms and capitals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
No, they weren’t “primitive”—their social networks were highly advanced.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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