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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
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Despite holding better than 50-50 odds to keep a first-round pick inside the top four selections, the Pacers sent the fifth overall pick to the Los Angeles Clippers as a part of the trade that netted Indiana Ivica Zubac back in February.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Olivier netted a rebound while Carlile scored with a deflected shot from the blue line.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
In her return to Los Angeles after winning a national championship with UCLA this spring, Tempo rookie Kiki Rice netted 11 points.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Republicans scored big when the Virginia Supreme Court threw out a voting new map approved by voters that would've netted congressional Democrats as many as four more seats.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The changes could have netted Democrats up to four additional seats in Congress.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Gabriel Pec netted the Galaxy’s consolation prize with a world-class goal just before the final whistle.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Everything’s coming up netted this summer, from handbags to sarongs.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Verb
Maddie Rodgers netted the winner, while Lily Rodgers scored four goals as Reading (17-0) edged Walpole 10-9 in a nonleague clash.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Despite holding better than 50-50 odds to keep a first-round pick inside the top four selections, the Pacers sent the fifth overall pick to the Los Angeles Clippers as a part of the trade that netted Indiana Ivica Zubac back in February.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Olivier netted a rebound while Carlile scored with a deflected shot from the blue line.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
In her return to Los Angeles after winning a national championship with UCLA this spring, Tempo rookie Kiki Rice netted 11 points.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2026
Republicans scored big when the Virginia Supreme Court threw out a voting new map approved by voters that would've netted congressional Democrats as many as four more seats.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 May 2026
The changes could have netted Democrats up to four additional seats in Congress.
—Justin Jouvenal, Washington Post, 15 May 2026
Gabriel Pec netted the Galaxy’s consolation prize with a world-class goal just before the final whistle.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Everything’s coming up netted this summer, from handbags to sarongs.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for netted
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Once trapped, the ions are reduced to a ground state through lasers, similar to what freezing them at absolute zero achieves.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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At least one person was trapped because of the crash, according to Chester County dispatch.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Young grabbed onto Elijah’s hair to try to hang onto the moment.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Becerra blunder The first ad that grabbed my attention was a quick-turn by San José Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan (still stuck in single-digit polling numbers), who jumped on Xavier Becerra’s first major mess-up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Only two were earned, but they were all deserved after Rodón fell apart in the third frame.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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The Packers won their fourth Super Bowl, and Rodgers earned two of his four MVPs with McCarthy calling the plays.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Unlike the open-country eagles many people picture soaring over cliffs or plains, harpies inhabit dense rainforests where visibility is limited, branches are tangled and maneuverability matters more than endurance.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Videos posted online showed the two planes getting tangled together in midair before four parachutes opened in the sky as the planes plummeted to the ground.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The Giants have not won at home in Week 1 since Hakeem Nicks caught three touchdown passes in a 2010 win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Steyer backers Speaking of money, the second ad (or sort-of ad) that caught my attention is tied to Steyer, the billionaire who has spent more than $100 million of his own money in this race.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Telemundo snared those rights away from Univision in 2023.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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But how to avoid being snared will depend on who did the chiding.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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The film has generated the kind of heat that has been missing elsewhere in the Marché this week, and a deal for domestic rights is all but certain (there are rumors A24 has already snatched it up).—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The vehicles were snatched for being unregistered, uninsured, or having fake or altered license plates, according to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The tension spilled into election issues, including accusations that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized ballots in a voter‑fraud investigation, now at the center of a legal fight with the state attorney general.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Photograph courtesy Jennifer Hulse Israel seized control of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank during the Six-Day War, in 1967.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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“Netted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netted. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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