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as in trapped
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 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
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as in earned
to receive after charges and deductions have been made
the entrepreneur netted millions on that deal
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Recent Examples of netted
Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Each simulation netted wildly different outcomes.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Senior captain Lily Gangi netted a hat trick for the Indians, senior Laila Costa had two goals, and Tenley and Emery Simmons each had a goal.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 27 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
Veteran midfielder LaBonta scored in the 40th minute and reigning National Women’s Soccer League MVP Chawinga netted her sixth goal of the season in the 62nd, curling the ball around the Thorns’ goalkeeper.
—Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Ava Karnezis netted the lone successful penalty kick, while Cassaday Heise made two saves in the shootout and eight in regulation play.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The veteran stage actor had netted his first Emmy win in 2001 for a guest stint as a serial killer on The Practice and was equally creepy in Saw (2004).
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Since then, the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association has netted private donations, grants and state and federal funding to keep the program afloat.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has netted 10 goals in 15 Champions League appearances this season and produced arguably the two best performances of his career in the semi-final win over Bayern Munich.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Each simulation netted wildly different outcomes.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Senior captain Lily Gangi netted a hat trick for the Indians, senior Laila Costa had two goals, and Tenley and Emery Simmons each had a goal.
—Zach McMahon, Boston Herald, 27 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
Veteran midfielder LaBonta scored in the 40th minute and reigning National Women’s Soccer League MVP Chawinga netted her sixth goal of the season in the 62nd, curling the ball around the Thorns’ goalkeeper.
—Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Ava Karnezis netted the lone successful penalty kick, while Cassaday Heise made two saves in the shootout and eight in regulation play.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
The veteran stage actor had netted his first Emmy win in 2001 for a guest stint as a serial killer on The Practice and was equally creepy in Saw (2004).
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Since then, the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association has netted private donations, grants and state and federal funding to keep the program afloat.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for netted
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Sherri Wright recalled the moment of impact and waking up trapped inside the wreckage.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The news quickly drew headlines in Thailand because of its resemblance to the dramatic 2018 cave rescue in northern Thailand, where 12 boys and their soccer coach were trapped for more than two weeks before being safely rescued in an operation that became a global sensation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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In the final two minutes, Salaün grabbed two crucial rebounds, hit two free throws, and knocked down a clutch jumper that gave Golden State a 87-84 lead.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Howard added 22 points and grabbed a team-best eight rebounds, and Miles added 16 points and eight assists.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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This rapid breakthrough, combined with early reforms such as releasing political prisoners and allowing a freer press, earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Bianco earned a 1 percentage point increase, while Mahan and Porter lost 3 and 5 percentage points, respectively.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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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 Thunder’s history on May 28 is troubled and tangled.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Marcus Ingvartsen has become one of the league’s most efficient finishers, Anders Dreyer remains the club’s creative pulse and Mikey Varas’ team still plays with the possession-heavy ambition that caught everyone by surprise in its inaugural season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Tomato plants can make a healthy recovery and return to normal from curling leaves, especially if it’s caught early and adjustments are made.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Tuch raced in all alone, deked to his forehand and fired a shot low to the glove side, but Dobeš snared it.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Retirees and near-retirees are the taxpayers snared most often by the Stealth Taxes.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Cleveland snatched an immediate 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first on back-to-back doubles by rookie leadoff hitter Travis Bazzana and star third baseman José Ramírez, but then Gray settled in and gave his team six innings of one-run ball on 92 pitches (58 for strikes).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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After an early goal by the Italian forward Moise Kean provided a period of optimism, Bosnia and Herzegovina tied the score in the seventy-ninth minute, then snatched victory in penalty kicks, sending the home crowd into jubilation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Liliana Escobar made sure the Lions seized it.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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During the search, police said investigators allegedly seized 30 grams worth of fentanyl pills, 12 grams of crack cocaine, several digital scales, a BB gun, and two 9mm rounds of ammunition.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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“Netted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netted. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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