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as in mechanics
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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
ropes plural
the specific practical details of something
still learning the ropes of her new job
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as in to cord
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Recent Examples of rope
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
His feet were tied with rope, and his head battered in.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Trending on Billboard Burnett also roped in some other Nashville ringers for the project, including Billy Strings, Larkin Poe, Lucius and Molly Tuttle.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Minutes later, Frampton went off-script to specify just how chaotically formative that opening tour slot actually was for him:
One night backstage, Keith Moon and John Entwistle decided to show me the rock ropes and take me under their collective wing.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
His feet were tied with rope, and his head battered in.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
However, José Ramírez roped an RBI double to make it 6-3.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Trending on Billboard Burnett also roped in some other Nashville ringers for the project, including Billy Strings, Larkin Poe, Lucius and Molly Tuttle.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rope
Noun
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Let cool on baking sheets 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack.Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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There, four young men are tending small fires, burning the coatings off piles of wire to get at the copper inside.Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Just keep in mind that it’s corded, which has some pros and cons.Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lively sported a moss corded lace halter dress from Michael Kors’ spring 2025 collection, which debuted in September during New York Fashion Week.Hannah Malach, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024
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The Spectra’s internal design also prioritizes access to the battery, iFixit discovered, with a mainboard that swings out of the way and the use of spring contacts instead of a cable that needs to be detached.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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This is the best long cable in our best USB-C cables guide.Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Interviewees like Mikkel Nielsen & Xenia-Anni Nielsen were able to advise not just on details of the WoW world but also on the nuts and bolts of post-production, such as animation timing and color grading.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 Your emotions about a current health issue could be making the problem seem much bigger than its nuts and bolts justify in reality.Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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The latest advertising venture to hit the city: LED boxes strapped to the back of delivery scooters.Martin Vassolo, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Besides the daily recording of blood pressure and weight measurements, the programme relies chiefly on a midday rest taken with a warm water bottle strapped to the stomach (to stimulate liver function) and the injunction to take gentle exercise.Bill Prince, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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The lawyers, in the filing, ask to speak with the judge in a private conference about the specifics of their request and note English has sought out new representation.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jordan’s air force also intercepted Iranian missiles on Tuesday night, a Jordanian official said, but no specifics were given.Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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Another third of respondents said success was tied more to physical well-being and free time.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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The small-scale homes have become trendy over the years, with people of all ages opting to either downsize their current home for something more compact or purchase a home without being tied down to a mortgage and high interest rates.Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Radical Romantics is a rundown of the greatest quirks of an artist who views identity as a playground and not just a framework.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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Healthier bundles can lean on personal quirks.Matt Fuchs, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rope. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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