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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riata
Noun
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According to the sheriff’s office, Keisler secured the emu using a makeshift lasso before restraining its legs to stop it from kicking.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Perhaps good writers/speakers could carry lassos, rope the culprits in, and teach them proper English!—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For the event on Saturday, Yeoh wore the gown alongside a sumptuous pearl lariat necklace, dangly diamond earrings and a coordinating bracelet.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Chokers, lariats, diamonds by the yard—some would argue that there’s a place for all of them in the safe, but discerning collectors tend to end up reaching for the trusty favorite, time after time.—
Victoria Herman,
Air Mail,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Riata.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riata. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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