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Recent Examples of lasso
Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Out West Neo-western drama television series Yellowstone lassoed the attention of viewers so much that fans have begun incorporating the lifestyle aesthetic into their homes.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Combining the bodysuit, bracelets, boots, lasso, tiara and earrings, the entire costume sold for $240,500.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Noun
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
Out West Neo-western drama television series Yellowstone lassoed the attention of viewers so much that fans have begun incorporating the lifestyle aesthetic into their homes.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
There’s the prickly one sporting a spiked collar and the wannabe cowboy twirling a lasso.
—Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
Combining the bodysuit, bracelets, boots, lasso, tiara and earrings, the entire costume sold for $240,500.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasso
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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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In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Eric Church says he was once roped into a Taylor Swift copyright lawsuit after the superstar mentioned his song during a deposition.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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In December 2021, Herbert served as acting captain for a month while then-Police Chief Tom Hansen was temporarily roped in as assistant city manager due to low staffing.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
29 May 2025
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Activities that were once a regular or even mundane part of life — taking kids to school, buying groceries, driving — have become daunting as immigrants who lack legal authorization grapple with how to avoid arrest and deportation.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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More Evan Vucci/AP Photo Business leaders' confidence in the U.S. economy has halved since the beginning of the year, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co., as companies grapple with the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs and broader geopolitical uncertainties.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Allies have been corralled, cajoled and pressured to hike their defense expenditure from 2% to 5% of each member nation's gross domestic product by 2035, even as some have struggled to meet the lower target.—
Holly Ellyatt,Steve Sedgwick,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Capping the decisive three-goal sequence in the 38th minute, Corona controlled the ball at midfield, charged down the pitch without a defender in sight and struck a shot with his right foot from 24 yards out that was corralled by the side netting.—
Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
Verb
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One four-person crew in a 24-foot open-bow MasterCraft grabbed their life jackets, wisely abandoned the boat and swam to shore.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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My father seemed to crumple a little, shuddering, grabbing the edge of his desk to steady himself.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Hellebuyck, with 22 saves, came through with his biggest game and best moments, most notably gloving Thomas Harley’s second-period slot shot with a desperate, windmill save.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The actress paired the look with dangling diamond earrings and black opera gloves with a ring on her finger.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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“Lasso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasso. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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