lariats

Definition of lariatsnext
plural of lariat
as in lassos
a rope or long leather thong with a noose used especially for catching livestock the cowboy could throw a lariat around a running steer's head from 20 yards away

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Recent Examples of lariats 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lariats
lassos
Noun
  • Perhaps good writers/speakers could carry lassos, rope the culprits in, and teach them proper English!
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Attendees could try their hand at knocking over tin cans, throwing lassos and a ring toss.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Lariats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lariats. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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