Synonyms of netted

netted 1 of 2

verb (1)

past tense of net

1

as in trapped

to catch or hold as if in a net

the kite was stubbornly netted in the branches of the willow tree

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trapped
• tangled
• snared
• ensnared
• meshed
• entrapped
• enmeshed
• involved
• captured
• ensnarled
• entangled
• entoiled
• caught up
• implicated
• collared
• bagged
• embroiled
• mired
• birdlimed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• detached
• disentangled
• cleared
• freed
• untangled
• disengaged
• extricated
• liberated

2

as in grabbed

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

a police sting that netted drug dealers from all parts of the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabbed
• caught
• snatched
• seized
• landed
• captured
• snagged
• got
• snared
• nabbed
• trapped
• bagged
• corralled
• nailed
• hooked
• copped
• rapped
• collared
• snapped (up)
• grappled
• took hold (of)
• glommed
• clutched
• held
• nobbled
• roped
• secured
• arrested
• grasped
• apprehended
• gloved
• detained
• lassoed
• clasped
• gripped
• cornered
• kidnapped
• ensnared
• meshed
• haltered
• fastened (on)
• entrapped
• wrested
• fisted
• enmeshed
• entangled
• abducted
• rent
• latched (on or onto)
• bayed
• spirited (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• released
• discharged
• freed
• dropped
• liberated
• loosened
• unhanded

netted

2 of 2

verb (2)

past tense of net

as in earned

to receive after charges and deductions have been made

the entrepreneur netted millions on that deal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earned
• gained
• made
• cleared
• got
• realized
• garnered
• cleaned up
• raked (in)
• cashed in (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• grossed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of netted

Verb

Across the past two seasons, Coventry netted 27 times from back-post crosses, putting up almost equal chance numbers with crosses from either side. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Not only is the open design breathable, but netted, see through-shoes continue to be a major footwear trend. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026

The Dodgers majority owner, who had bought his stake in the basketball team last year at a $10-billion valuation, likely netted a big payday from the sale to former Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

The play that is going to lead this column not only netted the Chiefs zero points but did not gain them a single yard. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026

In 207 games with Barça, Ferran netted 65 goals which puts him firmly on the list of the top 50 scorers in the club’s history. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The double-digit, billion-dollar price tag is a leap, considering that Michael Jordan got $3 billion for his stake in the Charlotte Hornets three years ago, and the Boston Celtics last year netted new owners $6 billion, a record at the time. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

The Dolphins sent their division rival a 2028 sixth-round pick and also netted a 2029 seventh-rounder as New England offloaded a lineman the team was bound to cut. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

All of this intrigue and work netted the show its first Emmy nomination, in the outstanding unstructured reality program category, since debuting in 2017. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026