1
as in trapping
to catch or hold as if in a net
the kite was stubbornly netted in the branches of the willow tree
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2
as in grabbing
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
a police sting that netted drug dealers from all parts of the city
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as in earning
to receive after charges and deductions have been made
the entrepreneur netted millions on that deal
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Recent Examples of netting
Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The latter is crafted from French netting and hand-embroidered crystal pearls that delicately frame the face for a special touch.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The 24-year-old enters the tournament netting a hat trick in a 3-1 victory against Northern Ireland on Monday.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
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Noun
Investigators allege renovation bosses used flammable scaffolding netting and foam boards, obstructed escape routes and falsified oversight records, putting profit over safety in the Wang Fuk Court housing complex.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The latter is crafted from French netting and hand-embroidered crystal pearls that delicately frame the face for a special touch.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Verb
Musa has built a community of followers through her posts on the realities of modern life, netting her close to two million followers across social media platforms.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The 24-year-old enters the tournament netting a hat trick in a 3-1 victory against Northern Ireland on Monday.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for netting
Noun
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The overall score is based on a nation’s performance across 38 indicators in 12 categories, including tax treatment, rule of law, quality of life, investor and high-net-worth migration pathways, family inclusion, geopolitical stability, and capital mobility.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Kerry said that industrial fishing fleets continue to exploit the oceans, with some vessels operating thousands of miles from home and using massive nets that indiscriminately catch marine life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Beyond being expensive to maintain, the dams are destructive to rivers, blocking fish habitat while warming the water, depleting oxygen levels and trapping sediment upstream.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The mosquito trapping and testing program, coordinated by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, started on June 1 and lasts until the end of October.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The suspects asked if Apple Pay was accepted before grabbing a box of cash.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Jose Alvarado also got physical in Game 4, grabbing one of Wembanyama's legs during a hard foul.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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One of the most accomplished individuals in Tech’s sports history, Hall coached the Yellow Jackets from 1994 through 2025, earning ACC coach of the year honors five times.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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After earning a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State University in 2015, Davis completed a master’s degree in space studies with a concentration in aerospace science from American Military University between 2018 and 2022.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Recently, researchers in Germany developed a chain-launching drone interceptor that disables UAVs by tangling their spinning rotors midair.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Wrap cords using cable ties to prevent tangling and fraying.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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How about Matt Capps, a closer on a one-year deal, for a young catching prospect with the Minnesota Twins named Wilson Ramos.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In 2016, a B-52 crashed during takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, catching fire.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Two balls, two strikes and the Vibe on the verge of snatching back some momentum.—
Latif Love
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Hart willingly did the dirty work, snatching up rebounds rather than points.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday in Texas, capturing the franchise's first championship since 1973 and sparking jubilant scenes throughout the city.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Want advice on capturing birds in flight?—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Netting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netting. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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