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variants or lassoes
Definition of lassosnext
plural of lasso
as in lariats
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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lassos

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lasso

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lassos
Noun
Perhaps good writers/speakers could carry lassos, rope the culprits in, and teach them proper English! Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026 Attendees could try their hand at knocking over tin cans, throwing lassos and a ring toss. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lassos
Noun
  • Chokers, lariats, diamonds by the yard—some would argue that there’s a place for all of them in the safe, but discerning collectors tend to end up reaching for the trusty favorite, time after time.
    Victoria Herman, Air Mail, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Tracing Bundy’s reign of terror over the years, Rule grapples with the contradictions of the killer.
    Rebecca Hannigan, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Chick-fil-A’s marketing blitz comes as the restaurant industry grapples with sliding traffic.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Suno users generate 7 million new tracks a day, which every two weeks nets out to about as many songs as exist on Spotify.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The good news is that there are still some last-chance Cyber Monday deals, such as this fantastic Walmart deal, which nets you over $1000 off the Sony A7R V camera.
    Chris McMullen, Space.com, 2 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • From trad wives to spin classes to caregiving, Smithuijsen reveals how late stage capitalism strips women of agency and traps them in endless cycles of empty consumption and thankless labor.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The cuffed hem also traps in heat and gives the pants a jogger appearance that looks good with sandals, sneakers, and boots.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • But as the ball arrives the defender grabs the jersey with the right hand and pulls the defender down.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
  • As one officer grabs at her door handle, a third officer who had circled to the front of the SUV from the opposite side draws his gun.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The map accompanying Gallagher’s resolution corrals the state’s population centers, like the Bay Area, San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento into one state.
    Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The black-and-white images by photographer Chris Colls, whose graphic style is reminiscent of Lagerfeld’s, also corrals all of the brand’s product lines, including the main collection; the menswear line; the Karl Lagerfeld Paris brand produced and distributed by G-III, plus Karl Lagerfeld Jeans.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • This compact device hooks onto your keychain or purse, and in the event of an emergency, simply pull the plug to activate a blaring alarm and strobe light duo.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Install hooks either on the wall or over the back of the door to keep bags in check.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Maybe Deandre Ayton snares his first signature Lakers moment.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Lassos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lassos. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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