lasso 1 of 2

as in lariat
a rope or long leather thong with a noose used especially for catching livestock the cowpuncher skillfully tossed the lasso around the calf's neck

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verb

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Recent Examples of lasso
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
While it isn’t commonly practiced outside of Ireland, other cultures have similar rituals in their wedding ceremonies to mark the couple’s connection, like the lasso ceremony or the Hindu granthibandhan ceremony. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 26 June 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for lasso
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasso
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Based on the 2019 novel by Colleen Hoover, the PG-13 story follows a mother and daughter (Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace) who grapple with the aftermath of a devastating accident.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Nardal’s articles also grappled with other pressing issues of the day, including violence and poverty.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ideal for porches and mudrooms, this large storage unit can corral all of your fire tools in one place.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The Lakers quickly corralled the rebound and called timeout, but Knecht missed at the buzzer.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Asian restaurant joins what has become an increasingly attractive section of Meridian for grabbing food.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The Clinton years and the 1990s, defined by continuous domestic economic growth and headline-grabbing scandals, were a time when liberal idealism was so strong that Aaron Sorkin wrote a show about it.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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