ropiness

Definition of ropinessnext

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Noun
  • Use a spoon or the edge of a credit card to remove the stickiness.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026
  • Goes on smooth and dries out without stickiness.
    Claudia Fisher, Parents, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The engine features an all radial design for compactness, and can use Jet A-1, JP-8, diesel, and petrol fuels.
    Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
  • Defensive organization was the cornerstone of Morocco’s run to the semi-finals in the last World Cup, and their compactness without the ball is still a strength under their new head coach.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Ronald Koeman would have been well aware of Japan’s defensive solidity before their meeting in Dallas.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 15 June 2026
  • All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Think about the moreish qualities of the Southeast Asia dessert mango sticky rice—sweet rice flour brings that same viscosity, just in powder form.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Soon, this liquid ferments into a tangy beverage with a touch of viscosity, somewhat like Mexico’s pulque.
    Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • There was nothing really else at stake other than consistency and pride.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • None of it requires much beyond consistency, and the payoff extends well past better hearing in a noisy room.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
  • The approach will ensure uniform build quality for high-density GPU clusters and accelerate the timeline to active operations.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Plus, glycerin, collagen, and niacinamide to tighten fine lines, improve firmness, and restore hydration, so the skin looks plump and supple.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Red light is generally tied to firmness and tone, while blue is geared toward active breakouts.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Cook for 30–40 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, the internal temperature reaches approximately 140°F and the edges are lightly caramelized and smoky.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Mashing a quarter of the potatoes adds creaminess and thickness to the salad without lots of mayo.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
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“Ropiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropiness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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