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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
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
The plant’s fibers have been used for centuries to make industrial products such as fabric, rope, paper and food.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 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
As Miz went in for the kill on the top ropes, the lights flickered as Miz stumbled.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
The plant’s fibers have been used for centuries to make industrial products such as fabric, rope, paper and food.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 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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While rural birds rely on green leaves, seeds, and occasional green glass, city birds heavily favor synthetic, high-contrast materials, making green glass and red wire their top two decorations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Duroseau was found guilty of conspiracy and three wire-fraud counts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Noun
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His team unleashed a large advertising buy — a major chunk of his remaining campaign funds — placing spots on cable TV and online beginning in late March.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Credo Technology — Shares plunged 12% despite Credo, which produces cables and chips to connect powerful AI computers, reporting a fourth-quarter beat on both the top and bottom lines.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Verb
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In the upcoming fifth and sixth seasons of Rubble & Crew, fans will strap on safety gear and get ready for demolition, as Builder Cove’s construction heroes become the Wrecking Crew, moving from construction to destruction.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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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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There was a table with plenty of workspace, a charging station with cords, plenty of seating choices, and even a map that suggested jogging routes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Meeting attendees asked whether the new survey will address specifics, such as city transit priority areas which allow for developments with little or no parking.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Red flags include vague decision rights, leaders who talk control and loyalty over learning, no examples of healthy disagreement, polished answers with no specifics and high turnover in the same roles.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Another solo blast tied it at three apiece in the seventh when Hokies infielder Ethan Gibson covered the deepest part of the park and chased Bruins’ starter Michael Barnett after six-plus innings.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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Harel cleared 7-2 on his first attempt — a personal best — tying for fourth on the national list this year.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The system has flaws that go beyond a few minor quirks.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Many savings and loans, retail banks created by quirks in banking law decades earlier, made reckless investments when the Fed’s high interest rates in the early 1980s crushed their traditional business.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Verb
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On Marcriá, RaiNao expands her range, threading her island’s bomba and plena music through bassy reggaeton beats and orchestration.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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Mechanical hands dexterous enough to thread a needle, childlike dancing robots and adult-sized ones to help with deliveries were on display Thursday as the Humanoids Summit Tokyo opened.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rope. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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