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noun

Definition of lassonext
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

as in to rope

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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
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 Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Bane, the super-steroid injecting antagonist who was previously seen in the 2012 Christopher Nolan movie The Dark Knight Rises, and Deathstroke, another popular arch-nemesis in the comic book company’s fold, are being lassoed together and for a movie. — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for lasso
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasso
  1. lariat
  2. rope
  3. grapple
  4. corral
  5. grab
  6. glove
Noun
  • The celebration just kept amping up, with a cowboy pulling off impressive moves with his lariat and a dancer doing a back round-off as the song came to a close, and Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena crowd couldn’t help but raise their glasses to one of the genre’s rising superstars.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
  • 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
Definition of lariat
Verb
  • After Alex left, there was the hurdle of Link and Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) — and that disastrous moment when Link roped Meredith’s (Ellen Pompeo) kids into helping him with a proposal that quickly went awry.
    — Laura Bradley, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Schlossberg has used his social media in recent months to repeatedly blast RFK Jr., occasionally roping in Hines for standing by her husband, who is a longtime anti-vaccine activist.
    — Meredith Kile, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of rope
Verb
  • Leaders often grapple with the feeling that there simply aren’t enough hours in a day.
    — Daniela Aneva, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Marino continued to grapple with his astonishment over White's filming schedule.
    — Ashley Hume, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of grapple
Verb
  • In both cases, an entire population was corralled, not because of individual guilt, but because of collective fear and prejudice.
    — Tony Bradley, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • As the Trump administration got to work rewriting the U.S.'s relationship with Europe and Ukraine, Macron emerged as one of the leading continental NATO leaders attempting to corral Europe.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of corral
Verb
  • He’s minimized the walks, partly due to his willingness to use his curveball early in counts for strikes to get ahead and grab count leverage.
    — Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Jones intentionally missed the free throw, grabbed his own rebound and fired a pass to Labissiere, who had popped out to the corner for a potential 3-point attempt.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of grab
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  • Binnington also dove to glove a Brady Tkachuk shot.
    — Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Star appliqués and gloved off-the-shoulder sleeves added to her glittering ensemble.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
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