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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But so should the fact that leading on global food security means helping shape the future of the world’s entire agricultural system—something China is on a path to do.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Batula had witnessed Wilson leading on Miller and spoke ill of their connection in the media.

— Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026

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