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as in netting
a fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals
the basketball didn't go into the basket—it just hit the net
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as in trap
a device or scheme for capturing another by surprise
drug runners caught in an elaborate net set by the police
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as in profit
the amount of money left when expenses are subtracted from the total amount received
his net for the year was about 60% of his total income
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as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the net of the report on race relations is that things are better but not good enough
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as in to trap
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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as in to grab
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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Recent Examples of net
ABC News, 26 May 2026
Her ex-husband is a local fisherman who spends his days fishing by net, pulling lobster, sea bream and red mullet exclusively from the waters around the Îles d'Or, all of which ends up on your plate that evening at the restaurant, equally beloved by locals and visitors.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Gavin Jackson, NPR, 26 May 2026
Charles Leclerc and Isack Hadjar netted fourth and fifth in the sister Ferrari and Red Bull cars, while Franco Colapinto claimed sixth in his Alpine, finishing ahead of Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson and Pierre Gasly in the other Alpine.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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Noun
The unusually hot conditions at Roland Garros make net-rushing — usually better reserved for hard and grass courts — a viable option because the court is drying out quicker and playing faster.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Her ex-husband is a local fisherman who spends his days fishing by net, pulling lobster, sea bream and red mullet exclusively from the waters around the Îles d'Or, all of which ends up on your plate that evening at the restaurant, equally beloved by locals and visitors.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Verb
Redistricting across the country has given Republicans an advantage in about 15 more seats to the Democrats' six That would net the Republicans about nine seats, while some court challenges remain that could alter that figure.
—Gavin Jackson, NPR, 26 May 2026
Charles Leclerc and Isack Hadjar netted fourth and fifth in the sister Ferrari and Red Bull cars, while Franco Colapinto claimed sixth in his Alpine, finishing ahead of Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson and Pierre Gasly in the other Alpine.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for net
Noun
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Properly secured netting is the most effective way to protect ripening fruit from birds.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Tension cables would frame the netting on all four sides, not just at the top and bottom.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The sea drones equipped with sonar produce a picture of objects under the water, from fishing traps to pipelines.—
Emma Burrows,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Many commercial traps contain an ingredient that attracts one kind of yellowjacket, but not all common types in the South, such as southern or German yellowjackets.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Its partner-rival OpenAI has had plans to combine its ChatGPT app and its Codex coding tool with its web browser into a single destination.—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Now, satellite images reviewed by Reuters show Beijing is building a sprawling web of launch pads, bunkers and communications nodes near the isolated nuclear silos that hold the Chinese military’s longest-range missiles.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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In the end, the non-profit decided not to move ahead.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Effectively, the commission regulates for profit, filling its own pockets with massive fines.—
Jeremy Talcott,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Maintain an even supply of moisture to reduce stress on the plant, and water at the roots with a drip hose instead of overhead watering to avoid spreading disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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According to legend, the pithiviers has its roots in the first century, when Gauls combined local flour with almonds brought by Roman traders.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Representative Mike Collins and former football coach Derek Dooley are tangled in a bitter contest that’s headed to a runoff on June 16.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
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The design allows the LCS to operate in shallower coastal waters and avoid getting tangled in wires or cables, like those that might tether mines.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The seven-time world champion passed Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in the closing laps to grab second place and secure his 204th career podium finish.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Sophia said the event was just as exciting and fun as last year for her and her son — who, while searching for planes in the sky, excitedly grabbed her face and reminded her that the watermelons and lemonade were just as amazing as the planes.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Rozek allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Rojo just appreciates the redemption Garcia earned.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Net.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/net. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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