roped (in)

past tense of rope (in)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roped (in)
Verb
  • Instead, Newcastle have persuaded a player with world-class potential to stay long term.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Like Shylock, Kaftan is persuaded by a Gentile into making an unwise and ultimately dangerous investment.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Caleb’s reputation Until now, Caleb has enjoyed a reputation as a hard-luck farmboy who was led on by Kenzie and never got a fair shake in the villa.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Meta settlement came just over a week into a federal trial in Oakland, California, that was co-led on the plaintiff side by California AG Rob Bonta.
    Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There are songs for each segment, which include Goofy cleaning up, a dark turn with Daisy in a power outage and snowed-in Pluto.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
  • The insulation from the ceiling snowed down onto virtually every part of the building — exhibits, artifacts, galleries and display cases.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This is important in today's environment for investors who may be tempted to ditch stocks amid uncertainties like the Iran war.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In May 2024, Edwards tempted Ward back to the fold by offering him the role of FSG technical director.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Or if leadership got seduced by silhouette, movement and atmosphere, neglecting to marry the galleries to the overall concept.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • When Miguel is being seduced by the bunker project, Zeller and composer Volker Bertelmann even weave voices resembling the Sirens into the score.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Roped (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roped%20%28in%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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