dark internet
Americannoun
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Also called dark net,. Also called lost net. the portion of the internet that is hidden from search engines and cannot be accessed, as when IP addresses are no longer working.
Etymology
Origin of dark internet
First recorded in 2000–05
Example Sentences
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It had remained popular even during the war, especially due to its unusually stable internet connection.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025
This could lead to faster and more stable internet connections in places like offices or cities where obstacles are common.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2024
Job listings can be difficult to decipher, and like her, they may have difficulty securing a stable internet connection or work clothes.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2023
Low-paid workers in service industries often lost their jobs, however, as restaurants and hotels closed, and children without access to computers or stable internet connections struggled to keep up with their classes.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
Kooper said international cryptocurrency miners are looking for clean, cheap energy and a stable internet connection, which Costa Rica has plenty of.
From Reuters • Jan. 11, 2022
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