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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
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
The rescuers had to navigate the steep terrain and use a rope and a Stokes basket to rescue one passenger.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Perhaps good writers/speakers could carry lassos, rope the culprits in, and teach them proper English!
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Melling stars opposite Alexander Skarsgård as the strapping Ray, a dominant biker who makes his sub Colin, who is learning the ropes, wear a dog collar and sleep on the bedroom rug and do all the shopping, cooking, and cleaning.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
The rescuers had to navigate the steep terrain and use a rope and a Stokes basket to rescue one passenger.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
While fans wait to learn more about the upcoming track — no release date or title has been announced yet — Duff has also been roped into drama surrounding fellow Disney Channel veteran Tisdale.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2026
Perhaps good writers/speakers could carry lassos, rope the culprits in, and teach them proper English!
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rope
Noun
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Not unreasonable, except that decision got caught in the cross wires, and by the time Ben brings up the family-style platters to the saloon, there are no plates at the table.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Something as subtle as a stray wire from your TV or just one too many frames on the wall can take a room from stylish to cluttered.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The most audacious element was a free-hanging cable dolly system that carried a camera operator nearly the full height of Taipei 101.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nexstar Media, the large TV station owner, operates both The Hill and the cable-news outlet NewsNation.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On Wednesday afternoon, a four-person astronaut crew is set to strap into a SpaceX capsule and undock from the International Space Station.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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Tuck keys, phone, cards, and a few other essentials into the bag, strap it on, and be on your way.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Since switching to this cable organizer from Travelkin, the days of opening a jack-in-the-box of cords and charging blocks are officially over.—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Avoid basements or rooms submerged in water with electrical outlets or cords.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The specifics will vary based on where you’re headed—we’re not covering the swimsuit to pack for your beach getaway, or the umbrella to stash in your weekender—but overall, your travel wardrobe should be primed for mixing and matching, with one or two star pieces for special occasions.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ask for specifics and offer a doable window, then block out time to actually do the essential parts of your responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Plutarch earned 20 Kentucky Derby points, giving him 23, tied with Intrepido for third in the standings.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cities tied to playoff teams also saw major spikes.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The older version of the game, called Test cricket, spreads over five full days of play, and its duration as well as its colonial-era quirks (players wear white while representing their country and take breaks during the day for lunch and tea) have often lent themselves to ridicule.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The team is adept at navigating the quirks of historic homes and is able to honor the original details while making the residence work for modern living.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Like a fish from a fairy tale, a bouquet of hooks threaded through its lips, The Changeling keeps evading capture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The result is a fragrance that feels decadent but elegant, like silk threaded with spice.—
Pia Velasco,
Allure,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rope. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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