lassoed

past tense of lasso

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lassoed
Verb
  • If the only avenue for someone grabbed off the street to even present evidence contesting the government’s claims is through a complicated federal habeas claim as they’re getting rushed onto a plane, when many won’t even have lawyers, that’s effectively nothing.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The man allegedly grabbed the woman from behind and held a knife to her side before assaulting her on the sidewalk, police said, ABC News reports.
    KC Baker, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster falling back toward Earth, according to experts.
    Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The French Football Federation’s social media team captured his return to Clairefontaine, where he was shown sharing an embrace with Deschamps moments after crossing the famous chateau’s threshold.
    Tom Williams, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • His 50 cows graze in the conservancy during the day, then are corralled at night.
    Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The plan is to use public transit, as well as some 3000 buses corralled from all over the country.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Hopkins grappled with a roller coaster of emotions — disbelief, sadness, anger and confusion.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The families of the three men have grappled with the uncertain nature of their deaths and the online speculation and theories that have swirled since.
    Adam Carlson, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Ferrari driver nailed his start from pole and dominated the end of the sprint race in what was an impressive drive.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Anthony nailed the performance and never looked back as his music career took off, Tony said.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Adebayo did not force his offense, in a game where there was little for the Heat to have to counter in the middle, but then seized control with his scoring late.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Before Hamas seized full control of Gaza in 2007, Christians would often place a large Christmas tree near a major square in Gaza City.
    Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • When Las Vegas landed an NHL expansion franchise in 2016, the soon-to-be Golden Knights heavily invested in the in-game experience.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • An estimated 90,000 claims landed on insurers’ desks from hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton last year, costing companies as much as $5 billion, Brannon said.
    Shauna Muckle, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The historic total solar eclipse that captured the nation's attention just one year ago won't soon be forgotten by those who witnessed it - or those who nabbed once-in-a-lifetime photos of it.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The former vice president nabbed nearly 6 in 10 likely primary voters in a February survey from Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics/The Hill.
    Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Lassoed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lassoed. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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