grossed

verb

past tense of gross
as in netted

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Recent Examples of grossed The film that reignited the parody genre after a stagnant decade-plus, Scary Movie grossed $278 million worldwide and launched a new era of gross-chasing for Dimension Films. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grossed
  1. netted
  2. earned
  3. garnered
  4. realized
  5. won
  6. obtained
  7. acquired
  8. drew
Verb
  • 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
Definition of netted
Verb
  • Directed by Lee Cheol-ha and starring Uhm Jung-hwa, Park Sung-woong, Lee Sang-yun, and Sooyoung, the film has now earned $2 million.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Imanaga allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, two walks and struck out four on 72 pitches (41 strikes).
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of earned
Verb
  • People who became influencers and hadn’t had a lot of training or exposure to beauty suddenly garnered a lot of attention.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Another question that has arisen as Walter’s financial troubles have garnered headlines is whether MLB would conduct its own investigation into Dodgers ownership or pressure the billionaire and his partners to sell the team.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of garnered
Verb
  • As Alabama’s shows grew, Morris realized other needs created by the group’s growth and purchased Bob Seger’s sound system in order to found Morris Leasing, which later became Morris Lighting + Sound.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The tension in a packed Ellis Park deflated in the last 10 minutes as Springbok supporters realized a comeback wasn't possible.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of realized
Verb
  • Clay-Chalkville is a Birmingham-area school that has won three of the past five Class 6A titles in Alabama.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Delphine Boël, 58, eventually won her legal fight and was granted the title of princess.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of won
Verb
  • Investigators say Davis obtained the weapon used to fatally shoot Shakur and was in the vehicle from which the shots were fired.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As of August 31st, Nielsen’s co-viewing data will now include information obtained from smart-watch like gadgets that Neilsen’s research panelists wear in their homes.
    — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of obtained
Verb
  • Second-year guard Monique Akoa Makani, who was acquired from the Phoenix Mercury in the Kelsey Plum trade, started in Burrell’s place.
    — John W. Davis, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Archer recently acquired control of the airport through a separate transaction.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of acquired
Verb
  • The Athletics took an early lead as Zack Gelof drew a first-inning walk, and Jonah Heim drew another to load the bases.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • But for other council members, the distinction speakers drew between synthetic and non-synthetic kratom products merited more information before making a final decision.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of drew

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“Grossed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grossed. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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