NETTED Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

past tense of net

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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verb (2)

past tense of net

as in earned

to receive after charges and deductions have been made the entrepreneur netted millions on that deal

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grossed

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The Red Bulls avoided a shutout in the 74th minute when Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting netted his third goal of the season after scoring 17 times as a rookie last year. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Kaitlyn Chen netted her 100th career assist during her 11 minutes off the bench. — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 During the 1976 gun season, Jim Thomson shot a 12-point bruiser in the county that netted 174 6⁄8. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 So far, the massive investigation into alleged fraud by Loretto’s executives has netted only one guilty plea. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Their bet against sterling netted about a billion dollars in profit. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026 Across the past two seasons, Coventry netted 27 times from back-post crosses, putting up almost equal chance numbers with crosses from either side. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Not only is the open design breathable, but netted, see through-shoes continue to be a major footwear trend. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 The Dodgers majority owner, who had bought his stake in the basketball team last year at a $10-billion valuation, likely netted a big payday from the sale to former Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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Go to the highest level of the building if you are trapped by flooding.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
The gas dissolves directly into the stubborn crude trapped within the rock matrix.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of trapped

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The lawsuit by a Los Angeles studio claims Michael Shvartsman demanded early repayment, threatened its CEO and grabbed a bigger slice of profits after the film’s Mar-a-Lago premiere.

— Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
The man grabbed his iguana (which survived the flight) and left.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

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Singletary took a pay cut to the minimum salary to stay this offseason, and then earned his spot on the roster.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Bartko, who earned degrees in civil engineering and law in Belarus, fled her home country on a student visa to avoid political persecution over her vocal opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of earned

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Reese was tangled up in the paint with the Fire's Carla Leite as Dream guard Rhyne Howard made a 3-pointer from the right corner during the fourth quarter.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Because trunk cargo nets have large holes, pointed items such as fishing poles, bats, or rackets can get tangled.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of tangled

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Summit caught the turnover bug as the Jaguars lost to Red Oak 20-15.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
As a result, Japan finds itself in a precarious position, caught between a lack of locals to fill roles in the workforce and a distrust of immigrants who can provide labor.

— Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of caught

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After the match, Kyle Fletcher snatched the International Championship belt.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
In September 2025, thieves snatched three porcelain works worth millions of dollars and classed as national treasures in a heist at the Adrien Dubouche National Museum in Limoges in central France.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

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