Formation and Network

Formation

Formation noun - The way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized.

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Network and formation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Network" instead a noun "Formation".

Nearby Words: form, formed, forming, format, formative

Network noun - A fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals.

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Formation and network are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formation" instead a noun "Network".

Nearby Words: networked, networking

good	good formation	good network
similar	similar formation	similar network
original	original formation	original network
single	single formation	single network
Other adjectives: effective, entire, massive, large, loose, new, military, classic, different, giant, soviet.

And this network continued to operate during the formation of Equestria, at least up until Platinum's death.

Source: Fan Fic / A Brief History of Equestria
It actually uses this to mock the quick formation of memes as every single reporter independently latches onto an analogy to the famous "I'm mad as hell" scene from Network.

Source: News Monopoly
She attributed this to the network's refusal to let her analyze the music video for Beyoncé's song "Formation," a protest song examining police violence against African-Americans.

Source: Role Ending Misdemeanor

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