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
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
The 15-year NFL veteran said that because the netting is not high down the foul lines, gloves and helmets are provided for fans.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Somehow, the attempt whistled into the netting in stunning fashion for a power-play goal, as Catholic Memorial seized a 2-0 advantage.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Only after the full netting process is the capital gains tax computed on the net gain or loss.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The netting that used to protect fans in the stands behind home plate now stretches to cover the entire seating area.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
The 15-year NFL veteran said that because the netting is not high down the foul lines, gloves and helmets are provided for fans.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
Somehow, the attempt whistled into the netting in stunning fashion for a power-play goal, as Catholic Memorial seized a 2-0 advantage.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Only after the full netting process is the capital gains tax computed on the net gain or loss.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for netting
Noun
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Amandine Henry won her duel, heading the ball back into the box, and when Schelin’s shot was blocked, Renard was quickest to react, stabbing the ball into the net with her left foot.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Barkov, having never touched the puck, moves to pursue the puck behind the net.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Netting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netting. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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