roped (in)

past tense of rope (in)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roped (in)
Verb
  • In addition to his work in film and television, Silverman led on a number of non-profit boards including Southern Oregon Public Broadcasting, the Rogue Valley Symphony, and Medford’s performing arts center, the Craterian Theater.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Kersten later resigned and, in recent months, COPA has been led on an interim basis by LaKenya White, a 25-year veteran of Chicago’s police oversight apparatus.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But Putin will not be persuaded by bluster and self-congratulation alone.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
  • In Bohn's case, after he was contacted on Facebook, the perpetrator persuaded him to move the conversation to Telegram.
    Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Opening day at County Stadium was snowed out, after Milwaukee was hit with more than 13 inches of snow.
    Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Some may be tempted to quote Warren Buffett as a counterpoint, who was famously skeptical on the utility of gold.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Like some of the other band members, he was tempted to follow.
    Ivan Kashinsky, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Countless service members were seduced by the region’s beauty and fair weather and chose to settle here.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Models walking his sultry runway seduced the audience in beautiful suiting, a dress with a plunging neckline that mirrored an equally high slit.
    Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Roped (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roped%20%28in%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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