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as in mechanics
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
the specific practical details of something
still learning the ropes of her new job
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Recent Examples of ropes
Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
These vortices are called flux ropes, and satellites had previously observed small flux ropes—but our work helped uncover how they are generated.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Using pneumatic air bags, ropes, harnesses, and other equipment, the first responders were able to separate the boulders enough that Zoe could squeeze her body out.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
But for Ennis, the canvas, ropes and gloves feel entirely like home.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
For months, Linson showed me the screenwriting ropes.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Cut ropes crosswise into ½-inch pieces.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Researchers pointed out that the system consists of a motor-generator unit, hoisting ropes, transmission gears, and a heavy mass, usually made of steel or concrete blocks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Past the entrance and around the corner, customers will notice an open doorway marked off by velvet ropes.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Kids and thrill-seeking adults can also climb, bounce, and crawl through the treetop ropes and tunnels at the adjoining Skynet Playground and adventure park.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
These vortices are called flux ropes, and satellites had previously observed small flux ropes—but our work helped uncover how they are generated.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Using pneumatic air bags, ropes, harnesses, and other equipment, the first responders were able to separate the boulders enough that Zoe could squeeze her body out.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
But for Ennis, the canvas, ropes and gloves feel entirely like home.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
For months, Linson showed me the screenwriting ropes.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Cut ropes crosswise into ½-inch pieces.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Researchers pointed out that the system consists of a motor-generator unit, hoisting ropes, transmission gears, and a heavy mass, usually made of steel or concrete blocks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Past the entrance and around the corner, customers will notice an open doorway marked off by velvet ropes.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropes
Noun
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For its painstaking physicality alone, stop-motion is inherently impressive as an animation technique, no matter the scale or budgetary specifics of the project.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the caption accompanying the video, Dhesi revealed the specifics of the procedure, which was related to his meniscus.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The law ties the amount to a statistic called the Payment Error Rate -- the official measure of accuracy -- whether states are giving recipients either too much, or too little, in food stamp money.—
James Sneed,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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The moment was even more special as Swift herself was in the crowd to cheer on the tight end, who now ties Priest Holmes for the most regular-season TDs in the Chiefs’ history.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What are some of the quirks with I Bonds?—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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People joke about their quirks and idiosyncrasies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Once a utility choice for skaters drawn to their board grip, the style now threads between streetwear, luxury, and off-duty dressing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mortality threads through much of his Country!—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The high elastic waistband flatteringly cinches without pinching, according to one shopper, and the baggy wide-leg design gives your legs room to move through long airport lines and eight-hour workdays.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike typical wide-leg jeans, this style flares out at the knee and subtly cinches back towards the ankle.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Ropes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropes. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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