Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lassoing
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Wembanyama had back-to-back dunks in the second quarter, including grabbing his own miss and throwing it down for what became a three-point play on a foul by Javonte Green.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026 -
Brigham is also charged with assaulting a man by grabbing and twisting his genitals.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Schools closed, and an exodus of people fleeing the attacks jammed the streets with traffic, trapping drivers for hours.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Several commenters also shared their view that the petition was part of a broader agenda by animal-rights proponents to chip away at Coloradan’s hunting and trapping rights.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Pickens was even more dominant, snaring nine balls for 144 yards and a score.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Nov. 2025
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At least Cochrane was familiar with the feeling of snaring an interception.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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Video, including some posted on X, capturing the aftermath of several attacks as waves of strikes target the regime’s military, defenses and, increasingly, the oil facilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The historic center offers charming cafes and museums like the Marubi National Museum of Photography, which showcases an impressive collection capturing Albania's past.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Experience the depuffing, face-snatching effects with this Sacheu option that’s currently on sale.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The previous epic adventures entail the unexpected evolutions and missteps of humans terraforming beyond Earth, from massive sentient spiders named after Shakespearean characters to a body-snatching Nodal entity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Oscars were no different, with the film snagging 13 nominations.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Available in 21 different colors, these travel-friendly pants are highly coveted, with more than 800 Amazon shoppers giving them a five-star rating and more than 200 people snagging a pair in the last month alone.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the competitive districts, nearly two-thirds of voters disapprove of tactics by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in corralling undocumented immigrants.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Imagine banishing stuffed animals from the living room, corralling all the toy cars outside the main bedroom, and finally finding a place for that play kitchen that isn’t your actual kitchen.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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The publication also seeks to become the community’s go-to source for reliable information on the rebuilding process and to provide specific advice for residents and businesses grappling with building permits and insurance claims.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Shawn and Gregory have been grappling with the insoluble problem of just how much of one’s life one can or even should be fully alive to for half a century.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Lassoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lassoing. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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