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as in mechanics
ropes plural
the characteristic peculiarities and technicalities of something
needs a mentor who will show her the ropes of running a catering business
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as in brass tacks
ropes plural
the specific practical details of something
still learning the ropes of her new job
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as in to cord
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Recent Examples of rope
Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
California’s 41st Congressional District: Brea and La Habra are roped into another snaking district in southern Los Angeles County; this one is centered on Downey and includes Bell Gardens, Santa Fe Springs, La Mirada, Lakewood and Whittier.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
The Babycatcher chewed his twig and held on to a thin rope, not much more than a string, which disappeared up into the canopy, likely connected to the pulleys and rigs and tackle that worked the biggest net down below.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Nearby, medical waste had been dumped by the waters, and police had to rope the area off until it was cleaned up.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
California’s 41st Congressional District: Brea and La Habra are roped into another snaking district in southern Los Angeles County; this one is centered on Downey and includes Bell Gardens, Santa Fe Springs, La Mirada, Lakewood and Whittier.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Shiva in turn ropes in Hamid (Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr), her ex-lover, who was perhaps more scarred by Eqbal than any of them.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
The Babycatcher chewed his twig and held on to a thin rope, not much more than a string, which disappeared up into the canopy, likely connected to the pulleys and rigs and tackle that worked the biggest net down below.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rope
Noun
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While initially designed to be used in a rocket artillery system, it was modified to be attached to a first-person-view drone using a wooden stick, wire and duct tape, CAR said.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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How to watch on local TV NBC is broadcasting the game nationally; in the Bay Area, tune in to KNTV-TV (channel 11) with an antenna or a cable TV provider.—
Pueng Vongs,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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Both controllers charge when docked on the console, so there’s no battery swapping or extra charging cables to hide.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And be prepared to strap into your breezy ripped jeans for the foreseeable.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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All jawline and tawny hair, strapping, like he’s made of marble?—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Shulman was equally polished in a cord blazer over a white shirt styled with suede boots.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Toobes were mostly for cords, papers, and larger objects for people who were architects, contractors, etc.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or the crew executing the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Panthers coach Dave Canales said Young wasn’t able to put weight on his ankle, and Canales had no specifics on the severity of the quarterback’s injury.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The beloved couple of Ruzek and Burgess — known as Burzek — tied the knot in the season 12 finale.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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In the bottom of the seventh inning, with runners on second and third with nobody out, George Springer stepped to the plate with the chance to tie a 3-1 ball game in favor of the Seattle Mariners, a team desperate for its first-ever World Series appearance in franchise history.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Skattebo is this season’s weird rookie du jour, an old-school, downhill runner with enough off-field quirks to become a TikTok star.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
14 Oct. 2025
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But Android also has some unique quirks and settings worth adjusting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The junior went 7-for-8 in the opening quarter, threading tight windows and ending the Tide’s opening drive with a whip-route touchdown to Horton — the Miami transfer — who won in man coverage.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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But Delhi will continue to try to thread the needle between these concerns and its desire to forge closer regional partnerships at Pakistan’s expense.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rope. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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