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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
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2025
The 24-year-old Brazilian’s knack for putting the ball in the net hasn’t yet translated to the international level, with Vini posting only seven goals in 41 appearances for his country, but his popularity in South America is rapidly growing.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Jackson Gearin netted the game-winning tally with nine ticks remaining as the Indians staved off the comeback bid to win their first state championship since 2001.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
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Noun
The company has struck a slew of deals for its slate with a range of European nets including Sky UK, Rai Italia and M6 in France.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2025
The 24-year-old Brazilian’s knack for putting the ball in the net hasn’t yet translated to the international level, with Vini posting only seven goals in 41 appearances for his country, but his popularity in South America is rapidly growing.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Verb
Trading him would net the Braves a few solid prospects in return rather than losing him in free agency for nothing.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
Jackson Gearin netted the game-winning tally with nine ticks remaining as the Indians staved off the comeback bid to win their first state championship since 2001.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 21 June 2025
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“Net.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/net. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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