Social media have made us more densely networked than ever. Yet new research suggests that we have never been lonelier and that this loneliness is making us mentally and physically ill.
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Networked
Synonyms for "networked" (93 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (19)
Adjective(6 words)
archaeal community webarchaeal mutualism networkcomputer networksconnected patchesconnected placecrosslinked
Verb(5 words)
Noun(8 words)
business connectionbusiness networkcentral officecommunication networkscomputer systemconnected withconnectivity mapdata network
Strong matches (28)
Noun(11 words)
data networksdecentralizingecological network approachecological network studyeducation networkfood-webfood-web linkgardening networkhabitat corridorinformation networkinternet-system protocol
Adjective(12 words)
digital agedigital age economydigital communitiesdigital networkdigital network modeldistributed governancedistributed systemsecological networksecological networks studyeducational communitiesenvironmental networksinterconnected system
Verb(5 words)
Related words (46)
Adjective(17 words)
latticedmatrix organizationmetapopulation-network case studymulti computer systemmycelial structurenetwork-centricnonhierarchicalonline activityonline ecosystemonline lifeonline presenceseasonal pond websemantic networkserver-basedweather station networkwebbedwebbed structure
Noun(23 words)
least isolatedmachine broadcastingmesh processingmeshingmetapopulation networkmetapopulation-network activitymore bodily networkedmost business-networkedmost social-networkedmultiplayernetwork basednetwork datasetnetwork printernetwork servicenetwork studynot isolatedpathway networkschool networksocial networksocial networks
Show 3 more words
study group networkteacher learning networktrade exchange
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: archaeal community web, archaeal mutualism network, build relationships, business connection, business network.
- Sentence evidence is available for networked, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "networked".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "networked"
Keep "networked" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "networked" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "networked", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "networked" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
13 entriescomputer-networkededucation networkeducational networksinterconnectinternet-connectedpeer collaborationprofessional networkresearch networksupport networkteamwork networkswirewiredwireless
Collocations
9 entriesnetworked classroomnetworked collaborationnetworked computersnetworked datanetworked devicesnetworked environmentnetworked learningnetworked printersnetworked systems
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
I have a networked personal computer.
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Consider a Wi-Fi router and networked devices around the home. Each device receives signals from the router, which transmits data from the internet.
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His book, "The Future of Reputation," published in 2007, became a best-seller and it remains one of the most thorough explorations of privacy in the online/wireless networked world.
Source: tatoeba (12071231)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "networked"?
Closest matches include archaeal community web, archaeal mutualism network, build relationships, business connection, business network.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "networked"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.