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social network

[soh-shuhl net-wurk] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˈnɛtˌwɜrk /
NOUN
online community of people
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This year, the VKontakte social network -- now controlled by the state and known as VK -- has been pushing government-backed messenger Max, urging Russians to switch from Telegram and WhatsApp.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

Find a community: Lawrance recommended finding a strong social network who care about the same things, and taking positive action together.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

While some use the site as a social network, I like to think of it as a personal diary.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Even dating services that have grown users such as West Hollywood-based Grindr, an app for the LGBTQ+ community, and Facebook Dating, which is included in the main social network, are also leveraging AI more.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 28, 2026

From her involvement with the local chapter of her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and her choice of a church, Carver Presbyterian, Katherine gained a strong social network and a new best friend.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly



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