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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
Holly Williams, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
At Marvel, the superheroes are increasingly on the ropes given that roughly 8 percent of the division was cut across various teams, including comics, film and TV production, and legal and finance,.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
But as the match wore on, Hogan was sent into the ropes and hit Andre with a clothesline that knocked him down.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Nissan’s on the ropes and in the midst of a huge turnaround plan that will see the automaker shrink its product lineup from 56 to 45 models.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
The challenge for Aberg and the other 52 players who were in the Masters was to stay sharp inside the ropes on an island that makes this tournament feel like a working vacation.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The standard climbing equipment of the time included pitons, iron spikes that climbers hammered into the rock to hold their ropes.
—Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Sprawled across the plaza was a beige carpet lined with black velvet ropes.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Cliff tried to show her the ropes, but Jones grew impatient.
—Josh Owens, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
Rescuers ended up using ropes and a piece of equipment called the Arizona vortex, which was invented in northern Arizona.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
At Marvel, the superheroes are increasingly on the ropes given that roughly 8 percent of the division was cut across various teams, including comics, film and TV production, and legal and finance,.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
But as the match wore on, Hogan was sent into the ropes and hit Andre with a clothesline that knocked him down.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Nissan’s on the ropes and in the midst of a huge turnaround plan that will see the automaker shrink its product lineup from 56 to 45 models.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
The challenge for Aberg and the other 52 players who were in the Masters was to stay sharp inside the ropes on an island that makes this tournament feel like a working vacation.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The standard climbing equipment of the time included pitons, iron spikes that climbers hammered into the rock to hold their ropes.
—Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Sprawled across the plaza was a beige carpet lined with black velvet ropes.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Cliff tried to show her the ropes, but Jones grew impatient.
—Josh Owens, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropes
Noun
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Murray emphasized that all defendants are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty, and declined to discuss the specifics of the case against Rice.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Team, city and state leaders — who posed for photos with personalized Royals jerseys — could have used Wednesday’s ceremony to provide more specifics about the plan.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 11 home runs in March/April ties Paul Kornerko for the most by a White Sox player in those months.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The decision to name both cubs after rangers ties the zoo’s conservation breeding program to the front-line work of keeping Sumatran tigers alive in the wild.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is an older home, and some of its charms come with quirks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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One of his quirks is collecting cologne.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Naema is the protagonist whose story threads throughout the whole trilogy, even as other characters come and go.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Few journeys bring you as close to this breathtaking landscape as the Rocky Mountaineer, a train that threads through canyons, forests, and mountain passes.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The vest subtly cinches at the waist, creating a flattering shape.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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What makes barrel jeans popular is their wide, tapered fit that curves out around the mid-leg and then cinches in at the ankle.—
India Roby,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Ropes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropes. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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