roped (in)

past tense of rope (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roped (in)
Verb
  • 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
  • There, David Gracias, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Johns Hopkins University, gave a talk discussing the latest research he’s led on biochips and their applications to AI.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • They are persuaded the jet doesn’t have enough fuel to cross international borders, and must stop to replenish before leaving Japanese territory.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Because of this, someone might follow your lead or be persuaded to agree with you.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 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
  • Maybe you’re feeling tempted to splurge on something fun, but are somehow reminded of bills or savings goals.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Once those reserves are exhausted, China may be tempted to broker a deal to buy American soybeans, but those hopes may wither when the Southern Hemisphere's harvest season begins early next year.
    Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Janet and Brad are put in separate rooms and both are seduced in the night by a shape-shifting Frank – in Janet's case, losing her virginity.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
  • These two energies seduced me to find womxn who, through their artistic work, were open to rebellious acts such as publishing art books on essential topics.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Roped (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roped%20%28in%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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