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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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Scotland had the West Indies on the ropes in both innings.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Asana is primarily a bouldering gym, meaning climbers ascend shorter walls without ropes or harnesses.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
The men used two cinch ropes to lash an air mattress on each side of the horse.
—Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
The sport differs from conventional bungee jumping because participants are secured with climbing ropes that swing them beneath the structure, rather than elastic cords that cause a bouncing motion, according to the Associated Press.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Children are allowed from 6 months, though the line recommends ages 10 and up; these are working ships, after all, with open decks, ropes, rigging, and frequent tendering.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Rhodes went for a suicide dive through the ropes and hit Zayn accidentally as Gunther pushed Zayn into harm’s way.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
With a legacy spanning five decades and nine films — including the original Rocky films and the Creed spinoffs — the series is about a lot more than just what happens inside the ropes.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Noun
Each sail corner has a D-ring and uses some combination of hooks, ropes or clips to anchor to the surface.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Scotland had the West Indies on the ropes in both innings.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
Asana is primarily a bouldering gym, meaning climbers ascend shorter walls without ropes or harnesses.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
The men used two cinch ropes to lash an air mattress on each side of the horse.
—Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
The sport differs from conventional bungee jumping because participants are secured with climbing ropes that swing them beneath the structure, rather than elastic cords that cause a bouncing motion, according to the Associated Press.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Children are allowed from 6 months, though the line recommends ages 10 and up; these are working ships, after all, with open decks, ropes, rigging, and frequent tendering.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Rhodes went for a suicide dive through the ropes and hit Zayn accidentally as Gunther pushed Zayn into harm’s way.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
With a legacy spanning five decades and nine films — including the original Rocky films and the Creed spinoffs — the series is about a lot more than just what happens inside the ropes.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropes
Noun
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The memorandum of understanding also leaves most specifics on the fate of Iran's nuclear program to be determined in additional negotiations over the next 60 days.—
Zak Hudak,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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McDonald’s has not publicly explained those specifics for this current ArchIQ test.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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And while average state surpluses over the past decade have surpassed that number many times over, Connecticut’s budget is subject to a spending cap that ties its own growth to household income and inflation.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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The phrase ties together themes found throughout the wall, including music, celebration and community.—
J.M. Banks
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Noun
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One of the many quirks of Raj Koothrappali, aside from his questionable fashion taste, was selective mutism.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Lina Abushouk, analyzing the imbroglio for the website Africa Is a Country, observed that the story’s stylistic quirks revealed the formal and expressive qualities that Euro-American publishers expect and demand from African and Caribbean authors.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
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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).—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
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For something more guided, there’s a kaiseki-style tasting menu that threads together raw fish, the cicchetti, and a bowl of tsukemen.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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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.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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For a sporty option, try a funnel neck bomber jacket, and opt for one that cinches at the waist or hip to accentuate your shape.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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“Ropes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropes. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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