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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
Dennis Romero, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
To reach the bottom, the two had to stop at each drop-off, affix safety ropes, and then rappel down a cliff.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Troops fast roping to the deck, quickly gaining control.
—ABC News, 14 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Corey Rich / Netflix Climbing a 1,667-foot skyscraper without ropes or protective equipment would be daunting for most people, but not Honnold.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
To reach the bottom, the two had to stop at each drop-off, affix safety ropes, and then rappel down a cliff.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
While effective meetings can support employee engagement, alignment and decision-making, people are often roped into meetings that feel unnecessary.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025
Troops fast roping to the deck, quickly gaining control.
—ABC News, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rope
Noun
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Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet, arranging crispier side down.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead of sending information as electrical signals through copper wire, fiber uses strands of ultra-pure glass—each one thinner than a human hair—to carry data as pulses of light.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What’s happening in Minneapolis isn’t a policy debate playing out on cable news.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The decision was delayed for months due to fears among lawmakers that the sprawling complex, which will sit near fiber-optic cables carrying sensitive data for financial firms, could pose security risks.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On Wednesday afternoon, a four-person astronaut crew is set to strap into a SpaceX capsule and undock from the International Space Station.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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Tuck keys, phone, cards, and a few other essentials into the bag, strap it on, and be on your way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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Dooley untied the cord that held the bundle together like a Christmas present.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Don’t use indoor cords outdoors in winter—or any other time of year for that matter—because they aren’t designed to handle moisture, sunlight, and temperature fluctuations and can be a fire hazard.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The average penalty refund owed per account was $206, the watchdog said, although the exact amount depended on the specifics of the taxpayer’s situation.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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Pettway declined to comment on specifics of the situation but called it heartbreaking.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Xavier Booker tied a season-high with eight boards.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Companies operating in sectors tied to land, water, minerals, and security often sit directly on fault lines where rights claims and economic goals collide.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Your quirks, your opinions, your specific way of seeing the world, that's your competitive advantage.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The show is equally witty about the quirks of the 21st century movie business.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The team's results have uncovered that its fast-moving molecular outflows are threaded by strong, organized magnetic structures.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The two-lane loop threads its way among forests and A-frames and cabins, skirting the waters of June Lake and the lake’s village, which is only a few blocks long.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rope. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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