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Recent Examples of lariat
Williams took out Orton with a lariat and Priest took him out with a kick.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
For the event on Saturday, Yeoh wore the gown alongside a sumptuous pearl lariat necklace, dangly diamond earrings and a coordinating bracelet.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026
Chokers, lariats, diamonds by the yard—some would argue that there’s a place for all of them in the safe, but discerning collectors tend to end up reaching for the trusty favorite, time after time.
—Victoria Herman, Air Mail, 8 Nov. 2025
The lariat is the sultry provocateur of the jewelry world, known for its ultra feminine design that elongates the neck and draws attention to the décolletage.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
The pieces from the Nature Sauvage collection included cluster earrings and a lariat necklace.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 5 May 2025
That distinct Central California DNA persists in the resort’s decor today, with horseshoes and lariats on the walls and local flora in the bungalow-style rooms.
—Brett Evans, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
For the event on Saturday, Yeoh wore the gown alongside a sumptuous pearl lariat necklace, dangly diamond earrings and a coordinating bracelet.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Jan. 2026
Chokers, lariats, diamonds by the yard—some would argue that there’s a place for all of them in the safe, but discerning collectors tend to end up reaching for the trusty favorite, time after time.
—Victoria Herman, Air Mail, 8 Nov. 2025
The lariat is the sultry provocateur of the jewelry world, known for its ultra feminine design that elongates the neck and draws attention to the décolletage.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
The pieces from the Nature Sauvage collection included cluster earrings and a lariat necklace.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 5 May 2025
That distinct Central California DNA persists in the resort’s decor today, with horseshoes and lariats on the walls and local flora in the bungalow-style rooms.
—Brett Evans, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lariat
lasso
Noun
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According to the sheriff’s office, Keisler secured the emu using a makeshift lasso before restraining its legs to stop it from kicking.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps good writers/speakers could carry lassos, rope the culprits in, and teach them proper English!—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lariat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lariat. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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