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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
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The letter from Friedman and the others noted that the film industry in Los Angeles already is almost on the ropes.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Saige Miller, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Teens participating in the program have to rope a calf, feed it and return the cow to the next Stock Show to be judged on showmanship and carcass quality.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The exclusive Fenty launch in September 2017 was such a success that for months afterward the store had to place velvet ropes outside the entrance to keep the crowds in check.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
The letter from Friedman and the others noted that the film industry in Los Angeles already is almost on the ropes.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Verb
The Epstein files continue to rope in the royal family, too.
—Saige Miller, NPR, 14 Feb. 2026
Teens participating in the program have to rope a calf, feed it and return the cow to the next Stock Show to be judged on showmanship and carcass quality.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rope
Noun
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Surveillance camera footage captured Mott scaling an 8-foot fence topped with barbed wire at the perimeter of the airport in just 15 seconds, then walking across the runway.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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One monitor shows guitarist Jonny Greenwood manipulating a strange electronic device exuding tangled wires; another loops footage of a burning building.—
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Allen still owns 13 network-affiliate stations in nearly a dozen markets, the Weather Channel‘s linear cable channel and digital outlets, including Pets.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Streaming looked like an extinction event for cable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
Verb
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One of the greatest Niners to ever strap on a gold helmet.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Motorsports sanctioning bodies and manufacturers continually work to improve safety measures, to better protect competitors, spectators, track personnel and others every time racers strap on their helmets, buckle their safety belts, take to the track and compete.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Barahona and his wife, Carmen, beat and tortured the twins, tying them with electrical cord and shocking them in a bathtub with the door locked, investigators said.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Beyond the shell fabric are waterproof membranes, adhesives, trims, zippers, cords and heat-transfer labels sourced from different suppliers, each with its own chemical and manufacturing considerations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Staff and managers complained about the lack of specifics, as did legal-services providers and advocacy groups.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Sportico reported then that Khosla bought the biggest stake of the trio, though the specifics were not available.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Never particularly good at controlling the running game, Doval then let Turang steal second before permitting a game-tying single to William Contreras.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The Stallions rallied in the fourth quarter with three consecutive goals to tie the game.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The children are all remembered for their quirks and love of family.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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One of the new quirks of the 2026 schedule involves Watkins Glen International, site of this weekend’s Cup Series race, shifting from its longstanding late summer date to Mother’s Day weekend.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Oihane drove a low cross into the box to find Banda in front of goal, and the forward threaded her shot through heavy traffic into the back of the net to draw level at 2-2.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Put stakes or cages in place at planting time and train wayward stems to grow up by threading them through the cage or tying them to the stake weekly.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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“Rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rope. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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