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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
Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Researchers pointed out that the system consists of a motor-generator unit, hoisting ropes, transmission gears, and a heavy mass, usually made of steel or concrete blocks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Past the entrance and around the corner, customers will notice an open doorway marked off by velvet ropes.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The high-resolution view revealed that the flux ropes formed when the solar eruption slammed into the slower solar wind ahead of it.
—Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
Rescuers rigged ropes to retrieve the person trapped on the ledge, officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The vultures' dwellings also held ropes, horse tack and thousands of bone fragments and eggshells.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The scratching posts are lined with sistal ropes for scratching and sharpening claws while the rest areas are soft and warm, perfect for an afternoon siesta.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Honnold also said that free soloing—climbing a cliff or mountain or, yes, a skyscraper without ropes—is inherently easy for casual audiences to understand.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Cut ropes crosswise into ½-inch pieces.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Researchers pointed out that the system consists of a motor-generator unit, hoisting ropes, transmission gears, and a heavy mass, usually made of steel or concrete blocks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Past the entrance and around the corner, customers will notice an open doorway marked off by velvet ropes.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
The high-resolution view revealed that the flux ropes formed when the solar eruption slammed into the slower solar wind ahead of it.
—Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
Rescuers rigged ropes to retrieve the person trapped on the ledge, officials said.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The vultures' dwellings also held ropes, horse tack and thousands of bone fragments and eggshells.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
The scratching posts are lined with sistal ropes for scratching and sharpening claws while the rest areas are soft and warm, perfect for an afternoon siesta.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Honnold also said that free soloing—climbing a cliff or mountain or, yes, a skyscraper without ropes—is inherently easy for casual audiences to understand.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropes
Noun
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Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or the crew executing the prescribed fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Panthers coach Dave Canales said Young wasn’t able to put weight on his ankle, and Canales had no specifics on the severity of the quarterback’s injury.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The rapid proliferation and growth of spot ETFs like those for bitcoin and ether – as well as the potential for dozens more once regulatory operations resume at full capacity – also ties into another important change.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Nothing ties together a travel outfit quite like a crisp pair of leather sneakers.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Skattebo is this season’s weird rookie du jour, an old-school, downhill runner with enough off-field quirks to become a TikTok star.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
14 Oct. 2025
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But Android also has some unique quirks and settings worth adjusting.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Mortality threads through much of his Country!—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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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 22 Oct. 2025.
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