NETTING Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈne-tiŋ

Definition of netting

as in net

a fabric made of strands loosely twisted, knotted, or woven together at regular intervals wore a veil of netting

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verb (1)

present participle of net

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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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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netting

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verb (2)

present participle of net

as in earning

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

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grossing

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Recent Examples of netting

Noun

District Executive Director Dave Peterson said there will be some additional costs for the purchase of netting and poles. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Monochromatic features carry through with lighter gray eyestay clips and netting, as well as a predominantly black midsole, TPU wings and lining. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

Aledo played decently against the run, but allowed three long touchdown runs of 77, 55 and 33 yards against Martin with the other 25 rushing attempts netting zero yards. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 Still visible on Google Maps, but even in August 2021 there were signs of potential safety issues — barriers and orange netting on the side. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for netting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for netting

Noun

As post-Covid debts mature, a record share of poor countries net-repaid the IMF in 2026 – a drain set to widen by 2030.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The nonprofit was owed around $120 million net, including interest, the accountant said.

— Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of net

Verb

Abhishek Menon, the study’s corresponding author and a graduate student, said solving the engineering challenges associated with heavier ions could also simplify trapping lighter species.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
The draft management plan, on which the department seeks comment, proposes lifting the moratorium on hunting or trapping bobcats.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of trapping

Verb

Friday’s exhibition contest featured a 22-0 KU run in the first half, the Jayhawks responding to Pitt State grabbing an early 22-21 lead.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Keeping the shoes simple with a more eye-grabbing dress has been her outfit formula as of late.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of grabbing

Verb

Thursday’s result, a 6-4 Brewers victory in Game 4, ended the Dodgers’ hopes of earning dynasty status.

— Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Michael Flynn was 28 and working towards earning his PHD in theoretical physics when the 30-foot-long dead tree limb fell over 27 feet onto him, fracturing his skull and changing his life forever.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of earning

Verb

Freiburg took advantage of Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich drawing to move top, snatching the win over Schalke with a late goal despite having Yuito Suzuki sent off for a second yellow card in the 64th.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
This speed can be boosted in systems like NGC 362D, in which a neutron star is snatching material from a donor star because that material carries with it angular momentum.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of snatching

Verb

There is no independent national database capturing every amusement park injury and death.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
These metrics should focus on tracking patterns of behavior and long-term resilience rather than capturing a snapshot of activity at a single moment.

— Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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