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
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The netting appeared to be unraveling at her sleeves and hemline, giving the gown a slightly more undone aesthetic.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The senior continued a stunning run of scoring to start the season, netting 12 goals in a 16-13 win over Aragon and eight in a 13-4 win over Valley Christian.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In the meantime, residents are advised to take protective measures such as wearing long pants and long sleeves and using protective netting over one’s face.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The netting appeared to be unraveling at her sleeves and hemline, giving the gown a slightly more undone aesthetic.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the Sumy region, where forests and ravines dominate, Ukrainian operators report greater dependence on such systems against Russian positions protected by netting and electronic warfare.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
The senior continued a stunning run of scoring to start the season, netting 12 goals in a 16-13 win over Aragon and eight in a 13-4 win over Valley Christian.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for netting
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When Vanecek misplayed the puck behind his net after colliding with defenseman Ian Cole, Coronato grabbed the loose puck and tucked it into the vacated net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Anders Dreyer fired off a shot in the 81st minute that Callender saved just before the goal line — the second time the Loons net-minder denied Dreyer in such fashion.—
Kyle Kensing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Netting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netting. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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