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variants or lassoes
Definition of lassosnext
plural of lasso
as in lariats
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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lassos

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lasso

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lassos
Noun
Perhaps good writers/speakers could carry lassos, rope the culprits in, and teach them proper English! Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026 Attendees could try their hand at knocking over tin cans, throwing lassos and a ring toss. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lassos
Verb
  • Another grapples with a sensory sickness, unable to tell what’s real and what’s not.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
  • A lot of Maeson's music grapples with his religious past; performing at the Mother Church of Country Music marks a homecoming in multiple ways.
    Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Suno users generate 7 million new tracks a day, which every two weeks nets out to about as many songs as exist on Spotify.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The good news is that there are still some last-chance Cyber Monday deals, such as this fantastic Walmart deal, which nets you over $1000 off the Sony A7R V camera.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 2 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • From trad wives to spin classes to caregiving, Smithuijsen reveals how late stage capitalism strips women of agency and traps them in endless cycles of empty consumption and thankless labor.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The cuffed hem also traps in heat and gives the pants a jogger appearance that looks good with sandals, sneakers, and boots.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • But the sustained fury grabs you.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Today, artificial intelligence grabs headlines and AI stocks are soaring.
    Drew O’Connor, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The map accompanying Gallagher’s resolution corrals the state’s population centers, like the Bay Area, San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento into one state.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The black-and-white images by photographer Chris Colls, whose graphic style is reminiscent of Lagerfeld’s, also corrals all of the brand’s product lines, including the main collection; the menswear line; the Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand produced and distributed by G-III, plus Karl Lagerfeld Jeans.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • This compact device hooks onto your keychain or purse, and in the event of an emergency, simply pull the plug to activate a blaring alarm and strobe light duo.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Install hooks either on the wall or over the back of the door to keep bags in check.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Maybe Deandre Ayton snares his first signature Lakers moment.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The ribbed-trim detailing already sets it apart, while the subtle shaping at the waist snatches every figure.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Annahstasia, Tether Annahstasia Enuke’s voice — by turns a breathily bassy and sweetly soaring instrument — snatches you sideways across time.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025

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“Lassos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lassos. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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