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as in mechanics
ropes plural
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
Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Alas, none of that mindfulness could stop Clayton from roping Rachel in and then promptly rejecting her yet again.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Melissa Malamut, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
The olive oil ice cream at Chenin is just as silky as the bowl of marinated olives, where the chilis marinated with the olives were literally ground with silk ropes.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Nearby, medical waste had been dumped by the waters, and police had to rope the area off until it was cleaned up.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Alas, none of that mindfulness could stop Clayton from roping Rachel in and then promptly rejecting her yet again.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
The event is kid-friendly, too, with a train ride, swings, rope climbs, and opportunities to feed the animals.
—Melissa Malamut, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
The olive oil ice cream at Chenin is just as silky as the bowl of marinated olives, where the chilis marinated with the olives were literally ground with silk ropes.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rope
Noun
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Staff and wire reports LONDON – Britain's Prince Harry visited Ukraine on Friday, arriving in Kyiv with a team from his Invictus Games Foundation to detail his charity's plans to help rehabilitate wounded soldiers, the Guardian and ABC News reported.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to Sportico’s transactions wire, a weekly rundown of personnel, partnerships, products and purchases across the sports business industry.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On top of that, lines of vertical chains or cables create a almost frame each piece of art, as if every one has been thoughtfully exhibited.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Find out exactly how to watch the Emmy Awards on cable, streaming platforms and free options, below.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The kidnappers take her to Teddy’s house and strap her to a table in the basement, after taking precautions to make sure she’s not traced by fellow Andromedons.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
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And there was no chance that paramedics would be strapping a member of the Yankees coaching staff to a stretcher and sending him to the hospital because of the actions of a Boston pitcher.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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There was a time, about a decade ago, when the sports-indifferent could cut the cable cord and largely exist beyond leagues’ reach.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This means refraining from discussing specifics of our medical histories, financial activities or personal identifiable information.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Its proposals to support grocery stores in stocking more produce, introduce markets to food deserts, serve healthy meals to students and veterans, and limit junk-food ads targeted at children all sound promising, but the report offers few specifics on implementation.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Through two games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have held opponents to an average of 12 points per game — a mark that’s tied for the best in the Sun Belt.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The other way to address Africa’s borrowing challenges, Loyiso Tyabashe, chief executive of the South Africa Nuclear Energy Corporation, told Semafor, is tied to execution.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bolaño was drawn to the personalized quirks—and above all, the irresistibly peachy sunlight that streamed through large windows.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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The upside is enticing, but every option comes with its own quirks, risks, and moving parts.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ismael Loutfi is constantly threading several needles at once.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Faux pumpkins are painted with house numbers, then threaded onto a dowel for stability and stacked neatly over a decorative urn.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rope. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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