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
Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2025
No matter your favorite fabrication—squishy netting and woven mesh are particularly popular right now—you’ll find an option on sale at Amazon.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 May 2025
Small shrubs such as roses can be covered in fine netting during the peak of beetle season.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
Major commercial fishing operations such as trawling and netting must halt, and vessels must return to their home ports to allow marine populations to recover.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Noun
Row cover blocks pest access to the plants while also providing some frost protection, and insect mesh netting is a good row cover substitute for the warmer months to protect the plants while providing more airflow.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2025
No matter your favorite fabrication—squishy netting and woven mesh are particularly popular right now—you’ll find an option on sale at Amazon.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 May 2025
Small shrubs such as roses can be covered in fine netting during the peak of beetle season.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
Major commercial fishing operations such as trawling and netting must halt, and vessels must return to their home ports to allow marine populations to recover.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for netting
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Boom! Johnson’s shot found the bottom of the net and the Pacers were in disbelief not only because the shot went in, but also because of the foul call.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Barkov started to slide the puck between his legs, freezing Raanta for a potential flip toward the net.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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“Netting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/netting. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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