lasso 1 of 2

as in lariat
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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verb

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Recent Examples of lasso
Noun
That could be local pottery classes at Andaz Delhi or horseback riding with a two-time lasso champion at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica. Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 Some learn lasso routines, circus tricks and stunts, while others stick to precision drills. Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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 See All Example Sentences for lasso
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasso
Noun
  • Fargo worked with jeweler Karen Lazar to create a trio of rings, a trio of bracelets and a lariat, with prices ranging from $35 to $280.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
  • That distinct Central California DNA persists in the resort’s decor today, with horseshoes and lariats on the walls and local flora in the bungalow-style rooms.
    Brett Evans, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Bill has been roped into yet another one of his twin’s grand schemes.
    Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The slimy ne’er-do-well Timo (Steven Yeun), who roped Mickey into the loan-shark snafu and had the same idea to run away into space, can’t stop making under-the-table deals.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Democrats have been grappling with their own version of that resolution, especially ever since the disastrous defeat of their party’s presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, in November.
    Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Wealthy philanthropists are grappling with a new landscape for giving, as government cuts create more funding needs but political battles make donations more fraught, according to several advisors.
    Hayley Cuccinello,Robert Frank, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Swanson got his glove on Jason Heyward’s game-tying single in the sixth but couldn’t corral it.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Girls lacrosse Senior Karina Bosco sniped five goals to go with two assists, and also corralled eight draw controls to propel Dighton-Rehoboth (2-1) to a 15-8 victory over Taunton in nonleague action.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Antetokounmpo finished the game by scoring 36 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and blocking two shots.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Metcalf grabbed Anthony and again told him to get from under the team’s tent, then Anthony pulled out a knife and stabbed Metcalf once in the chest before running away, the witness said.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Set gloves out to air dry or place in the dryer on the lowest temperature.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Woll sprawled out to glove his shot with zeros on the clock.
    Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025

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“Lasso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasso. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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