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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
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Much like Argentina, the Three Lions were put against the ropes by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
With their billowing sails, teakwood decks and mazes of ropes and rigging, ships like Eagle draw throngs of visitors hoping to get a glimpse of the past.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Laser tag, mini-bowling, and a ropes course are all highlights of what this attraction has to offer.
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Eric Lyons,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Thomas seemed to have everything else—ropes, gear, mountain knowledge, and decades of experience on far harder routes.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Learning from seasoned real estate agents is the fastest way to learn the ropes.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Golden mussels attach to nearly all underwater surfaces, including boats, ropes and buoys.
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Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Liv locked in the half-crab on Iyo Sky with Iyo a long way away from the ropes.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Noun
His first experience of the championship will come from inside the ropes, competing alongside some of the world’s best players.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Much like Argentina, the Three Lions were put against the ropes by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
With their billowing sails, teakwood decks and mazes of ropes and rigging, ships like Eagle draw throngs of visitors hoping to get a glimpse of the past.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Laser tag, mini-bowling, and a ropes course are all highlights of what this attraction has to offer.
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Eric Lyons,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Thomas seemed to have everything else—ropes, gear, mountain knowledge, and decades of experience on far harder routes.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Learning from seasoned real estate agents is the fastest way to learn the ropes.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Golden mussels attach to nearly all underwater surfaces, including boats, ropes and buoys.
—
Sofia Williams,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2026
Liv locked in the half-crab on Iyo Sky with Iyo a long way away from the ropes.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropes
Noun
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Navy officials in Manta, a larger, neighboring port city, said that a search had been activated, but offered no specifics.
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Francona wouldn't go into specifics on what ailment Myers may be dealing with.
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The Composer ties together all aspects of the factory (machines, conveyors, sensors, and logistics flows) into a unified simulation.
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This full moon arrives in the zodiac sign of Capricorn, which ties to ambition and the great structures in our lives.
Noun
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The spindle’s mechanical quirks show just how weird materials science can get at the finest scales of life.
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Fortunately, the underlying hardware platform feels substantially more mature than the occasional software quirks suggest.
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On most mornings, Nguyen Thien Bao threads his VinFast electric motorbike through the jammed traffic of Vietnam’s capital Hanoi — ferrying passengers and deliveries.
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To no one’s surprise, Bonnie is immediately transfixed by her Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee, whose arrogant smarm effectively threads the needle between Maya Hawke’s Anxiety and Regina George’s everything else).
Verb
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Levi’s take on the balloon pant trend has a flattering silhouette that cinches the waist and creates an hourglass shape.
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Start with this sleek, minimalist Sofia European belt that cinches the waist and makes the tee tucked into the jeans look a bit more styled, and bring it all together with these Italian leather slingback pumps, which are just sharp enough to make a casual denim-and-tee combo look luxe.
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“Ropes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropes. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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