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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
Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Farther east, Amsterdamse Bos is a forest three times larger than Central Park, with lots of trails and wildlife spotting—and even a ropes-and-zip line course.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 1 Oct. 2025
Officials then wrangle the animal and tie its jaws shut with cloth and ropes.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Published in December 2024, The Tiger Slam delivers a gripping, inside-the-ropes account of an astonishing streak of victories that left Woods’ rivals scrambling to keep up.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Two of the figures — dressed in red hats, black shirts, khaki pants and black masks — are seen hanging from ropes around their necks on a wooden gallows topped with a Mexican flag, FNTV video shows.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
There are the standard individual handles, which are sturdy plastic tubes threaded on nylon ropes for individual arm exercises like curls.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Kids can climb, crawl and slide through various games, ropes, ramps and tunnels.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
It’s filled with security guards and velvet ropes.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Farther east, Amsterdamse Bos is a forest three times larger than Central Park, with lots of trails and wildlife spotting—and even a ropes-and-zip line course.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 1 Oct. 2025
Officials then wrangle the animal and tie its jaws shut with cloth and ropes.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Published in December 2024, The Tiger Slam delivers a gripping, inside-the-ropes account of an astonishing streak of victories that left Woods’ rivals scrambling to keep up.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Two of the figures — dressed in red hats, black shirts, khaki pants and black masks — are seen hanging from ropes around their necks on a wooden gallows topped with a Mexican flag, FNTV video shows.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
There are the standard individual handles, which are sturdy plastic tubes threaded on nylon ropes for individual arm exercises like curls.
—PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
Kids can climb, crawl and slide through various games, ropes, ramps and tunnels.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
It’s filled with security guards and velvet ropes.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropes
Noun
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However, Parker became a Westeros historian, turning to Martin’s wider literary works to immerse himself in the specifics of this particular period of the fantasy universe.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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Since Gemini is just rolling out to smart home devices, some of its specifics have not yet been established.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The choice also ties back to his ongoing collaboration with Adidas, a partnership that’s stretched across performance silhouettes and lifestyle drops.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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Burt dissects every era and ties the albums to work by literary greats.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is one of those scheduling quirks that just happened to work this way.—
Mac Engel
October 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Indianapolis Museum of Art has a penchant for combining classical beauty with modern quirks, and that takes center stage at the Clowes Pavilion.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
1 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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