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Recent Examples of lasso
Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
According to Paramount Global, that’s up 4% from the Season 5A finale, which lassoed 10.3M live + same-day viewers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
From Americana stars and stripes to turquoise, cow print, and denim patterns or lassos, cacti, and the gold SIR DAVIS emblem, Dawkins’ nail sets cater to various interpretations of a cowboy.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 4 June 2025
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Noun
The item could grab the attention of University of Texas fans (as the longhorn is their mascot), or those in love with the Western lifestyle that has lassoed so many hearts.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
According to Paramount Global, that’s up 4% from the Season 5A finale, which lassoed 10.3M live + same-day viewers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
His team regularly catches alligators and American crocodiles by simply getting close enough to slip a lasso around their neck.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2025
From Americana stars and stripes to turquoise, cow print, and denim patterns or lassos, cacti, and the gold SIR DAVIS emblem, Dawkins’ nail sets cater to various interpretations of a cowboy.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasso
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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
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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
Verb
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Salvador Perez then roped a ground-rule double, and former Florida Gators star Jac Caglianone, who was hitting .143 entering the game, cleared the bases with a two-run double into the gap in center for a 3-0 lead.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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Dressed in jeans, cowboy boots and hats and leather jackets, the family band has no problem roping the studio audience in with its irresistible energy and instantly hummable tune.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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The league was grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and the death of George Floyd, the man who was murdered by a police officer a month after Sabally was selected by the Dallas Wings with the No. 2 pick in the virtual draft.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Fed is grappling with uncertainty over the economic impact of Trump's expansive tariff policies.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His sprawling hands corralled loose balls and wayward shots with ease.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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The long stick junior midfielder did it all, scoring 12 goals to go with 33 assists, while corralling 112 ground balls and 62 caused turnovers.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
Verb
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Leave your troubles behind and grab a lime, because Thursday is National Tequila Day.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Concerned, the roommates grabbed golf clubs from one of the first-floor bedrooms and checked the house for a possible intruder.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Center fielder Trent Grisham failed to glove a seventh-inning RBI single by Francisco Lindor on a hop, allowing Lindor to advance to second base.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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With the bases loaded and two out in the seventh, Minnesota missed a chance to blow the game open when Correa’s knock to right held up long enough for Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger to glove it.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2025
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“Lasso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasso. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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