1
as in trapping
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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2
as in grabbing
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 earning
to receive after charges and deductions have been made
the entrepreneur netted millions on that deal
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Recent Examples of netting
Cbs New York Team,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Traffic cones with signs temporarily forbidding parking lined the road, and a high blue fence, its netting emblazoned with the words ALLEZ LES BLEUS and the insignia of the French national team, the Gallic rooster, alongside the school’s crest lined the edge of the campus.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Mia Hamm knows the sensation of netting a World Cup goal in front of over 90,000 Americans on home turf.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
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Noun
Jared Young preceded Ewing in the first with a run-scoring single and came around to score when Mike Yastrzemski's throw from left field following Ewing's double caromed off the pole holding up the netting behind the third base line.
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Cbs New York Team,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Traffic cones with signs temporarily forbidding parking lined the road, and a high blue fence, its netting emblazoned with the words ALLEZ LES BLEUS and the insignia of the French national team, the Gallic rooster, alongside the school’s crest lined the edge of the campus.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
13 June 2026
Verb
Fishing from a rock upstream, Stan was netting a perfect mate to the fish at our feet.
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Marc Terziev,
Outdoor Life,
25 June 2026
Mia Hamm knows the sensation of netting a World Cup goal in front of over 90,000 Americans on home turf.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for netting
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But Boise only managed to put three of those 15 shots on net to suffer its third home loss of the season.
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Tillman planted the free kick in the back net, taking advantage of an open side of the net left by keeper Nikola Vasilj.
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Huge parts Europe have been suffocating under a stubborn heat dome parked over the continent, trapping hot air and leading to extreme and dangerous heat and humidity.
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Flights from Miami to Venezuela have been canceled after twin earthquakes rocked the country, collapsing buildings, and killing or trapping hundreds of people.
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The video then shows the woman throwing Martinez to the ground, grabbing her by the hair and repeatedly attacking her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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According to Sangrio, the video appears to show Matthew Cox, O'Toole's then-attendant, striking the 60-year-old with a broom, punching him and grabbing him by the neck.
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The wide receiver spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers, helping the franchise win Super Bowl XXXI and earning Pro Bowl honors in 1998.
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Teen entrepreneurship has evolved significantly, with high schoolers now running real businesses and securing college opportunities, often earning thousands.
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Its rear zipper pocket is a great way to keep charging cords from tangling around other items.
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Recently, researchers in Germany developed a chain-launching drone interceptor that disables UAVs by tangling their spinning rotors midair.
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Residents and visitors line downtown streets waving flags, children scramble for the best candy-catching spots along the parade route, and families spend the day enjoying pancake breakfasts, baseball and an evening fireworks show.
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Rushing’s injury could have suddenly put the Dodgers’ catching situation in a precarious position.
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Heim, the 2024 truck series champion who will move full time into Cup next season with 23XI Racing, led the final three laps after snatching first from teammate Tyler Reddick.
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Qatar trailed for more than 70 minutes against Switzerland before snatching its draw with a 94th-minute goal from Miro Muheim.
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On the top floor, there were wooden beams and skylights capturing the sunset.
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Democratic votes split for governor In a candidate field that saw far more competition for Democrats than Republicans, GOP candidate Hilton was the single most popular governor candidate in the county, capturing about 30% of the vote.
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“Netting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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