Synonyms of netted

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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

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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

Brown had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Edgecombe netted 21 points. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

According to sources with knowledge of the matter, Lampkin had lucrative name, image and likeness deals that netted him six figures, including a deal with Chicken Express. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

The Nine Inch Nails duo have scored Fincher’s last six movies, dating back to 2010’s The Social Network, which netted them Oscars for Best Original Score. — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026

And yet, Georgia is 4-0 in those games — two of which Georgia netted the Bulldogs an SEC championship and the other two were rivalry wins. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026

States recently netted wins with two federal appeals courts ruling against Kalshi and Polymarket’s bid to fight state-level oversight. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

Barca has netted 11 goals in two games with free-scoring winger Caroline Graham Hansen leading the competition with three goals. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

Sixteen of the defendants were either ordered to serve probation or pay fines, none of which exceeded three years or netted the government more than $3,000 from a single conviction. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Lorre and Cryer did strike gold with Two and a Half Men, however, which dominated primetime throughout its 12-season run and netted Cryer two Emmys. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2026