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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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Luke ropes his sister, Charlotte (Natalie Portman), and her son, Thomas (Benjamin Chivers), into their scheme.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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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
Verb
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In season one, the character’s race was largely a non-factor, but season two pushes his Blackness to the fore, forcing him to grapple with the implications of serving an institution entrenched in white idealism.—
Michael Cuby,
Them.,
2 June 2025
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The final chapter will see s Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) after losing his best friend in the game and grappling over the actions of The Front Man (Lee Byung-hun), who was hiding his true identity by being a player in the game.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Elgin police and animal control officers faced a challenge trying to wrangle the runaway, needing about 15 minutes — and the lure of carrots — to corral him, the family said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Fold linens neatly, use decorative baskets to corral smaller pieces, and work in a couple of decorative items such as a pretty storage box to dress up the piece.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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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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Thompson failed to glove a shot by Sebastian Aho, leaving the puck on the doorstep for Seth Jarvis.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Lasso.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasso. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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