How to Use net in a Sentence

net

1 of 3 noun
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Synonyms for netnext
  • Gray fought the trout close to the net in Naumann’s hand.
    — Outdoor Life, 18 Oct. 2023
  • With his back to the basket, the ball fell through the net to roars from the stunned crowd.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2023
  • And, since the nets work for just over two years, 1.3 lives are saved.
    — Virginia Heffernan, WIRED, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Djokovic won the match when Medvedev sent one into the net.
    — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Granlund had the puck on his stick to the right of the Sharks’ net when he was checked against the boards by Rust.
    — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024
  • On each side of a high net, a team of three men volley the ball across the space.
    — Mariana Martínez Barba, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2023
  • Tkachuk tied it late in the third period while in the thick of the action around the net.
    — Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2023
  • Usme put the pass into the net to give her team the game’s only goal.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Last week, the group tweeted their plans to walk the tightrope without a net.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2023
  • On the surface, trawlers hauled in their fishing nets — and caught a new species.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The Queen attempts to start a new round of the game, but takes a few serves before getting the ball over the net.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Moscow has cast a wide net against those who oppose the war in Ukraine.
    — Natalia Abbakumova, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Messiah Bright ran up to the ball in stride, striking one into the back of the net to bring the score to 3-1.
    — oregonlive, 12 June 2023
  • The first time the Loyal touched the ball was when goalkeeper Koke Vegas picked it out of the net.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2023
  • People fish with nets and rods, throwing back the small fish.
    — Fabiano Maisonnave, Teresa De Miguel, and André Penner, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Acosta took a shot at goal, but the ball bounced off the back of teammate Ryan Hollingshead and into the back of the net.
    — Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Then the two, who have been pals for about 15 years, met for a warm embrace at the net, and Zverev placed his hand atop Tiafoe’s head.
    — Howard Fendrich, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2023
  • Alcaraz fell to the ground, embraced Djokovic at the net and then threw and kicked his racquet into the stands.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 16 July 2023
  • But with Shesterkin out of position, Burroughs tapped the puck wide of a wide-open net, which would have tied the game.
    — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Trolling, most Alaskans know, is not to be confused with trawling, the dragging of nets through the water.
    — Nancy Lord, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2023
  • See those ball girls, crouching on opposite sides of the net?
    — Gregg Doyel indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Apr. 2023
  • That set the stage for center Marco Rossi, who crashed the net after a power move by Boldy, putting the Wild in front 3-2 in the process.
    — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 13 Feb. 2024
  • It is played with a paddle and a whiffle ball that is hit back and forth over a net on a hard surface.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
  • With the score 10-9 in her team’s favor, Vandeweghe ripped a hard serve that Ostapenko returned into the net to end the match.
    — Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The league's leading scorer found the net just once in the first half but opened up the second with three unassisted goals.
    — Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 24 May 2023
  • Kailen Sheridan will mind the net for seventh-ranked Canada.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2023
  • To avert a fig tree borer infestation, use a net around the base of the tree to stop this pest from laying eggs near the fig tree.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • The other half comes from the fishing industry in the form of nets, ropes, buoys, and other equipment.
    — Delger Erdenesanaa, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Since the project started and nets have been added the average number of suicides on the bridge has decreased.
    — Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • In some areas, the nets were bunched in mounds, offering hiding spots.
    — Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2024
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net

2 of 3 verb
  • That could net him a deal north of $25 million per year.
    — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Senior Aria Cain proving to be one of the most lethal threats up top in the state; has netted 10 goals in nine games.
    — Logan Stanley, The Arizona Republic, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Then, test those ideas to see which ones net you the most benefits and thumbs-up reviews.
    — Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Once near the bank his pal Burns tried netting it, but the net was too small for the trout to easily fit into.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 28 Feb. 2024
  • At the latter locations, $15 nets a stein, a pint and $6 refills.
    — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Here are our picks for a same-game parlay that could net you some serious cash.
    — Jon Hoefling, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
  • The buoys will sit 4 feet above the water and have netting on their undersides that could be anchored to the river floor.
    — Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner, 11 July 2023
  • Add in the sacks and UCLA netted just nine yards rushing, an average of 0.3 yards per carry.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Of those catches, 27 went for first downs and 28 netted double-digit yardage.
    — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2023
  • And don't forget that a heaping scoop of most protein powders will net you around 30 grams of the nutrient.
    — Paul Kita, Men's Health, 31 July 2023
  • The Gophers have had a tougher time netting the state’s best high school prospects over recent years, but bucked that trend with the signing of Koi Perich of Esko in the 2024 class.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The Lone Star State took second place and netted 1,909 new and wealthy young professionals.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2023
  • So far sports, betting has netted Ohio about $54 million in tax revenue in six months.
    — Sean McDonnell, cleveland, 31 July 2023
  • Also, be familiar with what species of bait is lawful to catch and keep when cast netting.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Instead, the draft-night trade that moved them down six spots still netted a pass-rusher and yielded a second-round pick.
    — Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 24 Apr. 2023
  • The battery takes two hours to fully charge from empty, and 10 minutes of charging should net you about five hours of playback.
    — PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2024
  • In total, the couple sent at least $1.36 million netted from the fraud and robberies back to Romania.
    — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2023
  • The second — which included the Johnston drop — netted 15 yards, nine of which came on two Green Bay penalties.
    — Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Then, net the fish head-first using a quick but controlled stabbing motion.
    — Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The potent Atlanta Braves lineup was held to just nine runs across a three-game sweep in its home park, and a trip to Tampa netted a pair of shutouts to close the series.
    — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Swanson netted a penalty kick in the Wave’s home opener, for Chicago. ...
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Engine Capital argues a sale could net $27 to $32 a share for investors.
    — Paul O'Donnell, Dallas News, 6 June 2023
  • Courtesy of Airbnb As much as any company could net a win during the pandemic, Airbnb won.
    — Trey Williams, Fortune, 7 June 2023
  • And while Bloomberg made a bit of a splash ahead of Super Tuesday, all that money only netted him a few dozen delegates in the contest.
    — Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 8 June 2023
  • The aggressiveness paid off as Friedl slid ahead of Acuña’s throw, netting the Reds an extra run against Strider. 2.
    — Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 13 Apr. 2023
  • The sponsorship deal is expected to net the Yankees at least $20 million per year.
    — Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
  • Battery life is short, but 15 minutes of charging will net you another two hours.
    — Jack Baruth, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Heckscher went to one of these wetlands and quickly netted the long-missing firefly.
    — Madeline Bodin, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2023
  • Two Powerball players in Georgia netted big wins in the latest drawing.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Still, that means many of these whales are netting paydays that would make Wall Street investment bankers envious.
    — Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2023
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net

3 of 3 adjective
  • The net result of the new bridge will be fewer traffic jams.
  • The Warriors rank 13th in net rating in that stretch, a hair above the Rockets in 14th.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
  • And along the way, she's def picked up more than a few tricks on how to bolster her net worth.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 3 Aug. 2023
  • But at the time, the group found there wasn’t enough evidence to say if screening was a net good.
    — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 22 May 2023
  • The kit even has a handy net bag to let brushes dry after cleaning.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Read how the pop star’s net worth has soared through touring, album sales and business smarts.
    — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Me: What is the difference between your gross pay and net income?
    — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 31 May 2023
  • The bank said net charge-offs in this area rose to $54 million, more than doubling from a year earlier.
    — Gina Heeb, WSJ, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The pass was timed perfectly: Tran was now out of the play, leaving the Vietnam net defenseless.
    — Sean Gregory, Time, 22 July 2023
  • Musk became the first person ever to erase $200 billion from their net worth.
    — Edwin Chan, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The only seven teams with worse net ratings in home games than the Heat this season all have losing records.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The venture has wiped more than $500 million from his net worth this year, Forbes estimates.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 May 2023
  • The teams then traded runs over the net two innings, preventing the Toreros from getting any closer.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2023
  • Yano’s net worth was about $1.9 billion at the time of his death, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
    — Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024
  • His net worth last stood at $1.1 billion, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index shows.
    — Edwin Chan, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The port anticipates collecting $5.8 million in net lease revenue over the life of the 10-year lease.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Beans and peas do great with mesh or net support systems, though a simple green tomato stake would work, too.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 16 June 2023
  • The problem is that a net force changes the ball’s velocity—but now one of these forces (the drag force) depends on the ball’s velocity.
    — WIRED, 16 June 2023
  • To prevent balls from flying into the water, a temporary three-sided net wall is erected around the edge of the court.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Its revenue totaled just under $2.9 billion through the first six months of this year, with net income of $1 million.
    — Irving Mejia-Hilario, Dallas News, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Still, dealmakers are taking the data dump as a net positive for their business — and not just in terms of their own clients.
    — Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2023
  • His net worth was estimated by The Sunday Times at around £1.9 billion.
    — Lucca De Paoli, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Her net worth, which is reportedly a lot more than Kelce's, is in the hundreds of millions of dollars, but her value is in her brand.
    — Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2023
  • This year, net earnings for the quarter sat at $2.1 billion, while the same time period last year saw totals of $3.1 billion.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2023
  • That compares with a year-ago net loss of €535.1 million, when Wizz was hit by a surge in fuel prices triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
    — Kate Duffy, Bloomberg.com, 8 June 2023
  • James claims in her lawsuit that Trump and his family's business misled banks about the value of his properties and his net worth.
    — Harold Maass, The Week, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Officer Gunter quickly found the pound net owner and asked him to assist in lowering the fishing gear to free the manatee within the hour.
    — Doc Louallen, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2023
  • In order for O’Leary to earn the bonus payment, Ryanair will also have to see net profits of €2.2 billion, which analysts expect to happen.
    — Paolo Confino, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Bloomberg estimates that Wang’s net worth has plummeted to around $6 billion.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Out on a practice field, the rookie will drop back, set his feet with nobody around him and loft an effortless pass to a net 15 yards away, but he'll be greeted by a few howling cheers.
    — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2023

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