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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 to earn
to receive after charges and deductions have been made the entrepreneur netted millions on that deal

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In other words, consumer spending is still strong, accounting for almost 70 percent of United States GDP, median household incomes have been relatively stable for a decade, and poverty slightly down, and household net worth has ballooned since the pandemic by 30 percent. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025 Hallisey drove a shot on net during it and Libby Baxter tipped it for the goal, and a 2-1 deficit. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of agents swarmed apartments in the multi-story building, detaining several American citizens, including children, for hours and netting 37 total arrests. Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025 Rooftop lounge passes will net you a gorgeous view of the entire Silobration (plus drinks and snacks, too). Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for net

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“Net.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/net. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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