as in to rope
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Recent Examples of lasso
Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
According to Paramount Global, that’s up 4% from the Season 5A finale, which lassoed 10.3M live + same-day viewers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 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
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
According to Paramount Global, that’s up 4% from the Season 5A finale, which lassoed 10.3M live + same-day viewers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
Pierce County Sheriff's Office The man refused to leave the pond for more than an hour before deputies used a lasso to rope him and pull him to shore, the bodycam video shows.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 17 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 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
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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
Verb
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Karri raised a couple of million pounds in funding last October to develop this model, and put it to good use by roping in legendary agency Pentagram for its industrial design inputs.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
5 Sep. 2025
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With two men on and the game tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the fifth, Duran roped a hard line drive into the right-center gap, which rolled into the triangle between center fielder Oneil Cruz and right fielder Alexander Canario.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lamarr said the family’s decision to acknowledge the officer’s actions was not easy but reflected their desire for accountability, transparency, and healing in a city still grappling with the toll of violence.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The project is a labor of love for Meyer, who grappled with his own travails acclimating back to civilian life after two deployments to Iraq.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The contact was deemed incidental, but the call loomed large late as the Kings rallied to tie the game with third-period goals by Kevin Fiala, Byfield and — with 45 seconds left — Adrian Kempe, who corralled an easy rebound and found the near corner to send the game to overtime.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
14 Oct. 2025
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Jonathon Cooper corralled Fields, his former college teammate, on the final fourth down.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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Casanovas’ use of the brand as a platform for self-expression has clearly grabbed attention among his Gen Z peers.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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So instead of getting out your sad, chipped mixing bowls as your backup serving pieces, grab a three-piece set of these Trudeau porcelain serving bowls.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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