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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
Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
From pots, set into the waists, tendrils and leaves stretched up, while climbing ropes, woven through the belt loops and mounted on a wooden wall display, offered the illusion of a rappelling plant person.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Thanks to a generous promontory, setting top ropes for beginners here is simple.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Cut ropes into 1/2-inch pieces.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
Crown’s Edge presents a short but exciting experience with a ropes course and skywalk that dangle guests out over the ocean.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Other park amenities include a ropes course, playground, amphitheater, baseball fields, and several trails.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
An aerial ladder extended overhead with ropes hanging down; additional images showed crews dismantling part of the slide to reach him.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Situated in a boat alongside the whale, the rescuers began cutting the tangled mass of ropes.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
The olive oil ice cream at Chenin is just as silky as the bowl of marinated olives, where the chilis marinated with the olives were literally ground with silk ropes.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
From pots, set into the waists, tendrils and leaves stretched up, while climbing ropes, woven through the belt loops and mounted on a wooden wall display, offered the illusion of a rappelling plant person.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Thanks to a generous promontory, setting top ropes for beginners here is simple.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Cut ropes into 1/2-inch pieces.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
Crown’s Edge presents a short but exciting experience with a ropes course and skywalk that dangle guests out over the ocean.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Other park amenities include a ropes course, playground, amphitheater, baseball fields, and several trails.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
An aerial ladder extended overhead with ropes hanging down; additional images showed crews dismantling part of the slide to reach him.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Situated in a boat alongside the whale, the rescuers began cutting the tangled mass of ropes.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropes
Noun
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This means refraining from discussing specifics of our medical histories, financial activities or personal identifiable information.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Its proposals to support grocery stores in stocking more produce, introduce markets to food deserts, serve healthy meals to students and veterans, and limit junk-food ads targeted at children all sound promising, but the report offers few specifics on implementation.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Regenerative Imperative What ties these threads together is a vision of technology as a regenerative force; systems that heal rather than harm, that strengthen rather than extract, that enhance human capabilities rather than replace them.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The package ties future awards to ambitious market value and performance milestones.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bolaño was drawn to the personalized quirks—and above all, the irresistibly peachy sunlight that streamed through large windows.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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The upside is enticing, but every option comes with its own quirks, risks, and moving parts.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Palace’s centre-forward quickly threads the ball to Kamada, who is taken down by Marco Bizot, winning his team a penalty.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Along with new and revived looks, the new 25th Anniversary Emblem threads through the collection.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It’s made with a soft cotton-blend material, sporting a classic gingham pattern, four buttons down the front, and a slim fit that cinches in your waist for a flattering silhouette.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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This drapey shirt dress at Banana Republic takes the military style and infuses a touch of sophistication with a flare skirt and sleek slider belt that cinches the waist so the shape doesn’t drown your figure.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Ropes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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