as in to rope
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Recent Examples of lasso
Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
That means no cowboy hats or lasso prints in your design (real cowboy hats and lassos are fine if that’s your thing).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Adopting a knee-slapping beat and country twang, complete with a two-piece gingham outfit, Roan twirled and lassoed on stage to a rapturous audience.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noun
During the lasso ceremony, the couple’s hands are bound together with either a rope or rosary to symbolize their commitment to each other and the idea that their lives are now intertwined.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
That means no cowboy hats or lasso prints in your design (real cowboy hats and lassos are fine if that’s your thing).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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
Adopting a knee-slapping beat and country twang, complete with a two-piece gingham outfit, Roan twirled and lassoed on stage to a rapturous audience.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasso
Noun
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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
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The pieces from the Nature Sauvage collection included cluster earrings and a lariat necklace.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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McMahon roped a liner off Luke Jackson’s back, forcing the pitcher from the game.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
12 May 2025
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In his first at-bat of the inning, Freeman roped a double down the line to put two runners in scoring position.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The company’s largest operation, its TV networks, grappled with downturns in ad sales tied to comparisons with the year-earlier quarter, when a Super Bowl broadcast generated outsize revenue.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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In recent years, Orange has spent $50 million on a training facility for its fire department, increased to $16 million funding to its affordable housing trust fund and increased its spending on homelessness initiatives by $10 million as the region grapples with a surge of unsheltered people.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2025
Verb
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And in the Knicks’ 121-113 win in Game 4, Robinson corralled five offensive rebounds, picked up two assists and completed a pair of alley-oop dunks.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
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And only the best bed frames can corral everything together, pulling double duty as a statement piece of furniture and a durable, sturdy base that supports you night after night.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Combs returns to the scene shortly thereafter and appears to grab at the phone.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The Pineapple Express actress allegedly grabbed and struck van Ree's arm in an altercation at a Seattle airport.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Thompson failed to glove a shot by Sebastian Aho, leaving the puck on the doorstep for Seth Jarvis.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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If not for Kevin Orie’s failure to glove a Ricky Gutierrez grounder leading off the third, which was ruled a hit, Wood might have had a no-hitter to boot.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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“Lasso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasso. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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