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Recent Examples of lasso
Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
The video started with Earle smiling and gesturing a lasso motion while the song played its catchy chorus.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Adopting a knee-slapping beat and country twang, complete with a two-piece gingham outfit, Roan twirled and lassoed on stage to a rapturous audience.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
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Noun
In a 2015 study, his lab (by then relocated to Harvard Medical School) discovered that another type of fast-signaling neuron ensnares hair follicles like lassos (opens a new tab).
—Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025
The video started with Earle smiling and gesturing a lasso motion while the song played its catchy chorus.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
Out West Neo-western drama television series Yellowstone lassoed the attention of viewers so much that fans have begun incorporating the lifestyle aesthetic into their homes.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Adopting a knee-slapping beat and country twang, complete with a two-piece gingham outfit, Roan twirled and lassoed on stage to a rapturous audience.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasso
Noun
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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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The pieces from the Nature Sauvage collection included cluster earrings and a lariat necklace.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Even Gantu, the film’s scariest presence, is mostly there for comic relief — he has been roped into this plot against his will and only sticks with it because of a bruised ego.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Luke ropes his sister, Charlotte (Natalie Portman), and her son, Thomas (Benjamin Chivers), into their scheme.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Dozens of lakes impacted by closures as USACE grapples with cuts.—
Robin Roenker,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The Chicago city clerk is suspending the online application portal to a municipal ID program recently subpoenaed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the latest defense from local officials grappling with the threat of mass deportations under Republican President Donald Trump.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Gilgeous-Alexander corralled the rebound and chucked the ball away from Wolves defenders.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2025
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And when Nesmith missed a 3-pointer on the next time down the floor, Siakam corralled an offensive rebound, drew a foul and made both free throws, putting Indiana up 108-99 with 3:21 to play.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Appeal To All Five Senses People still like going out, meeting others and grabbing coffee.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Scott grabbed some pizza and returned to park her Subaru near the West Shore Market to wait for Serafini.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The actress paired the look with dangling diamond earrings and black opera gloves with a ring on her finger.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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Montreal’s best chances came on a power play, and Thompson came up big, stopping Nick Suzuki’s high-blocker attempt and gloving another shot by Patrik Laine.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Lasso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasso. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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