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as in mechanics
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
the specific practical details of something
still learning the ropes of her new job
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Recent Examples of ropes
Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Thanks to a generous promontory, setting top ropes for beginners here is simple.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Cut ropes into 1/2-inch pieces.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
Crown’s Edge presents a short but exciting experience with a ropes course and skywalk that dangle guests out over the ocean.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Other park amenities include a ropes course, playground, amphitheater, baseball fields, and several trails.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
An aerial ladder extended overhead with ropes hanging down; additional images showed crews dismantling part of the slide to reach him.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
To add a dose of adventure to your family trip, visit the Frankenmuth Aerial Park, home to a high ropes course and a zip line.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Situated in a boat alongside the whale, the rescuers began cutting the tangled mass of ropes.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
From pots, set into the waists, tendrils and leaves stretched up, while climbing ropes, woven through the belt loops and mounted on a wooden wall display, offered the illusion of a rappelling plant person.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Thanks to a generous promontory, setting top ropes for beginners here is simple.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Cut ropes into 1/2-inch pieces.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
Crown’s Edge presents a short but exciting experience with a ropes course and skywalk that dangle guests out over the ocean.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Other park amenities include a ropes course, playground, amphitheater, baseball fields, and several trails.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
An aerial ladder extended overhead with ropes hanging down; additional images showed crews dismantling part of the slide to reach him.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
To add a dose of adventure to your family trip, visit the Frankenmuth Aerial Park, home to a high ropes course and a zip line.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Situated in a boat alongside the whale, the rescuers began cutting the tangled mass of ropes.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropes
Noun
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For an art department, for a production designer, set decorator, costume designer and a cinematographer and hair and makeup even, having those specifics and being able to have those conversations to that degree of specificity is great.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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The publisher has otherwise declined to offer specifics on anyone else named.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The plan also ties Musk's compensation to the mass production of autonomous robotaxis and humanoid robots, technologies Tesla believes could redefine both transportation and labor.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pete escapes into the snowy woods, but Lambert tracks him down and ties him up.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Journalists, as a result, will have no trouble recognizing themselves in The Paper, which captures the quirks, jargon, and inside jokes of newsroom life while still delivering plenty of laughs amid the chaos.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The kooky characters surrounding Judge Stone included the conceited prosecutor Dan Fielding (John Larroquette), the imposing bailiff Bull Shannon (Richard Moll), and the idealistic public defender Christine Sullivan (Markie Post), each of whom had various quirks of their own.—
Dan Heching,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This faith-forward drama threads themes of loyalty, provision and everyday grace into a contemporary setting—think community jam sessions instead of barley fields, and mentorship instead of ancient customs for its transfer into the 21st century.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ugarte then threads the ball to Amad, who misses the target, but is flagged offside anyway.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It’s made with a soft cotton-blend material, sporting a classic gingham pattern, four buttons down the front, and a slim fit that cinches in your waist for a flattering silhouette.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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This drapey shirt dress at Banana Republic takes the military style and infuses a touch of sophistication with a flare skirt and sleek slider belt that cinches the waist so the shape doesn’t drown your figure.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Ropes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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