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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riata
Noun
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There’re plenty of places to tie the lasso in Texas, but an Alamo City wedding is one to remember.—
Rhyma Castillo,
San Antonio Express-News,
5 Feb. 2026 -
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
Noun
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Williams took out Orton with a lariat and Priest took him out with a kick.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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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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“Riata.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riata. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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