roping

Definition of ropingnext
present participle of rope

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for roping
Verb
  • Attendees enjoy live music, professional and instructional fly tying, casting clinics and demos.
    Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
  • That would be their 7-foot-4 unicorn Victor Wembanyama, who is 8-for-11 in the clutch so far this postseason, including his game-tying 28-footer in overtime of Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
    Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The Becoming author tucked the top into a pair of medium-wash jeans, cinching them with a brown belt complete with a round metal buckle.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 May 2026
  • There were no belts cinching the waist, and no need for structured or restrictive undergarments.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • On Marcriá, RaiNao expands her range, threading her island’s bomba and plena music through bassy reggaeton beats and orchestration.
    Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026
  • The Wachau stretches 22 miles along the Danube, threading past castles, vineyards and baroque towns.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • The fact that Graphite One is already engaged in binding offtake discussions suggests the company may be moving beyond the speculative stage and into genuine commercial negotiations, although no final agreements have yet been signed.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
  • That shift interferes with toxin binding and reduces the venom’s effectiveness.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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“Roping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roping. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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