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Recent Examples of lasso
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
The item could grab the attention of University of Texas fans (as the longhorn is their mascot), or those in love with the Western lifestyle that has lassoed so many hearts.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Escher Walcott, People.com, 18 June 2025
His team regularly catches alligators and American crocodiles by simply getting close enough to slip a lasso around their neck.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
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Noun
So lasso up some of your friends and have a Beyoncé-ticket party.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
The item could grab the attention of University of Texas fans (as the longhorn is their mascot), or those in love with the Western lifestyle that has lassoed so many hearts.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
After around 40 minutes of negotiations, one deputy retrieved a lasso and 40mm beanbag shotgun from his vehicle, according to the release.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 18 June 2025
His team regularly catches alligators and American crocodiles by simply getting close enough to slip a lasso around their neck.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasso
Noun
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The long, fluid chain adapts to multiple wearing styles, such as double row, lariat, or sautoir, embodying Pomellato’s commitment to versatility and contemporary elegance.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Yes, many families absolutely lean into the dress code of cowboy boots, lariats, cowboy hats and other committed interpretations of cowboy formal.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Episode Five: With Jeremiah stuck at the office, a reluctant Conrad gets roped into wedding planning with Belly.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Alas, none of that mindfulness could stop Clayton from roping Rachel in and then promptly rejecting her yet again.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Democratic states grapple with redistricting reform Democrats who run populous states are considering redistricting, but some of them face a hurdle: Their parties don’t have control over drawing legislative maps.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is grappling with severe staffing shortages, according to a new watchdog report that warns the problem spans nearly every corner of the nation’s veterans’ health system.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wildlife experts in Kenya had to quickly corral eight buffalo that wandered outside the boundaries of Tsavo East National Park.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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Instead, Lubbock Republican Dustin Burrows — with the help of other Phelan loyalists — managed to corral what his camp figured were enough Democrats to give him the prize.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Four prisoners had to take turns using a bunk bed just to grab a few hours of sleep.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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But Sunday, unfortunately for him, slipped away quickly as World No. 1 grabbed his fifth season title.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Center fielder Trent Grisham failed to glove a seventh-inning RBI single by Francisco Lindor on a hop, allowing Lindor to advance to second base.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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With the bases loaded and two out in the seventh, Minnesota missed a chance to blow the game open when Correa’s knock to right held up long enough for Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger to glove it.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2025
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“Lasso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasso. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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