1
as in mechanics
the characteristic peculiarities and technicalities of something
needs a mentor who will show her the ropes of running a catering business
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in brass tacks
the specific practical details of something
still learning the ropes of her new job
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ropes
Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The crews used ropes to pull the man's body from the canyon.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Time stops when ropes are tight and ropers are facing each other.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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
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
Noun
Rescuers used ropes to recover his body from a rockpile below the viewpoint, deputies said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The crews used ropes to pull the man's body from the canyon.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Time stops when ropes are tight and ropers are facing each other.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropes
Noun
-
Currently, there are no specifics as to how much land has been burned or the size of the crew executing the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
-
The specifics of these waivers are likely to evolve in the coming days, Ewen says.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
More than a century on, that mark ties him to Dan Ballard and the Sunderland-Arsenal Premier League match at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
-
In the final act, Baramulla ties all its threads together.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
What are some of the quirks with I Bonds?—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
-
People joke about their quirks and idiosyncrasies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
He gets beat up once and faces a few rowdy crowds, but threads every needle pretty much perfectly.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
-
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
Verb
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Ropes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropes. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share