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
Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Various safety measures are being used at the construction site, including scaffolding and netting, according to OSHA.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Some of the damage to the bridge was caused when materials under the bridge deck including synthetic materials, safety netting and conduit were ignited by the fire on the Sawyer Point 1000 Hands playground beneath the bridge.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
Early critics warned the structure’s low railings and lack of netting would allow for suicide attempts.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Like fragments of memories, the elements range from colorful daytime bucket hats to exquisite pieces for smart occasions, some in gold, some with netting or feathers.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
Various safety measures are being used at the construction site, including scaffolding and netting, according to OSHA.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
Some of the damage to the bridge was caused when materials under the bridge deck including synthetic materials, safety netting and conduit were ignited by the fire on the Sawyer Point 1000 Hands playground beneath the bridge.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 1 Nov. 2024
Early critics warned the structure’s low railings and lack of netting would allow for suicide attempts.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Netting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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