as in to rope
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Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 May 2024
Despite the mythologies of the West, herd management is done more by aircraft than lasso these days.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 June 2024
Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2024
At long last, Yellowstone has lassoed a premiere date for the second half of its fifth and final season.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 20 June 2024
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Noun
Terrifying video shows the man, whose face was concealed with a white towel, using his belt as a lasso around the victim’s neck and pulling her to the ground.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 May 2024
Despite the mythologies of the West, herd management is done more by aircraft than lasso these days.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 3 June 2024
Verb
Grant hopes that everyone leaves the show with a basic understanding of rodeo and lassoing.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2024
At long last, Yellowstone has lassoed a premiere date for the second half of its fifth and final season.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 20 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasso
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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
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For the Amali Lariat Necklace, $188, traditional casting techniques were used to craft a sleek, curved quill silhouette and a fresh take on the lariat (a classic of the American West typically used as lassos).Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 9 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Fernando Valenzuela literally roped me into his life.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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However, José Ramírez roped an RBI double to make it 6-3.Homero De la Fuente, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
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But so far, these policies have failed to convince Chinese young adults who are grappling with high unemployment, the rising cost of living and a lack of more robust social welfare support amid the economic slowdown.Nectar Gan, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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In one clip, two officers grapple with two fans as others around them shout for the officers to stop.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trays and cloches work great to corral the small pieces into tidier groupings, while greens and snowy cotton can create soft bases.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Smaller items, such as seed packets, gloves, and hand tools, should be corralled into clear bins.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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Jason Kelce turns around, grabs someone’s cellphone, and spikes it to the ground.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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If not, grab your handheld vacuum to remove any dirt, crumbs and dead skin from the cushion.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lipa wore an update on Look 51 from the blockbuster aughts show, but with the corseted dress reworked in scarlet and the opera gloves in burgundy, while Tiffany & Co. provided accessories in the form of diamond Jean Schlumberger earrings and a spessartine ring.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
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Bedard gloved a Sharks clearing attempt in midair to keep the puck in the zone and the attack alive.Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Lasso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasso. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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