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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The main thing between Hurley and cutting down the netting for the third time in four years could be himself.
—Takashi Williams, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The Lakers have climbed from sixth to third in the Western Conference in two weeks, netting critical tiebreakers against rivals Minnesota, Denver and Houston.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Attach the netting to overhanging eaves and angle back to the area on the siding where the damage occurs, or drape it over stakes to keep them away from deck posts, says Mengak.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The main thing between Hurley and cutting down the netting for the third time in four years could be himself.
—Takashi Williams, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Entering the Ukrainian town of Izium brings the odd sight of roads and sidewalks completely covered in wide stretches of overhead netting.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The Lakers have climbed from sixth to third in the Western Conference in two weeks, netting critical tiebreakers against rivals Minnesota, Denver and Houston.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Neither mustered a shot on net in those scenarios.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Split flags of Mexico and the United States are found inside the lining of the keyhole, while a soccer net hangs in the middle.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Netting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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