as in lasso
a rope or long leather thong with a noose used especially for catching livestock the cowboy neatly tossed a riata over the head of the escaping cow

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Noun
  • Biologists who study them have to use long fishing poles with tiny lassos on the end to reach them.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 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
Noun
  • 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
  • Yes, many families absolutely lean into the dress code of cowboy boots, lariats, cowboy hats and other committed interpretations of cowboy formal.
    Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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“Riata.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riata. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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