ROPING (IN) Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

roping (in)

verb

present participle of rope (in)

as in drawing in

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leading on

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Referencing past legislative achievements, Olthoff pointed to leading on new state regulations involving residential homeowners associations (HOAs).

— Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
WildBear co-founder Michael Tear will remain CEO, and under him will be join co-founder Serge Ou, who becomes Head of Creative Services, leading on production, post-production, design and visual effects.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

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