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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
Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The first 50 contestants who successfully roped plastic steer were given a family four-pack of tickets to the Thursday night rodeo, which is Heritage Night.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 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
From high admission fees to grand tastings and multiple events roped into one, affordability can be a barrier to access for food enthusiasts interested in attending most food festivals.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The first 50 contestants who successfully roped plastic steer were given a family four-pack of tickets to the Thursday night rodeo, which is Heritage Night.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 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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Each arrangement includes flowers made from a faux silk material, as well as a durable stem that’s constructed with both plastic and iron wire.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 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,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both are spinning out their linear cable channels into separate entities, a sign of how drastically streaming has changed Hollywood’s business models.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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Check cable news or social media just once or twice a day.—
Marc Brackett,
Time,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kids 5 to 13, for instance, can strap on a pair during Blizzard Buddies day camp, while anglers can use them to access the north fork of the Gallatin River for year-round fly-fishing without the crowds.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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The device famously introduced stereoscopic 3D, requiring players to strap into a clunky headset to experience its groundbreaking (and headache-inducing) parallax effects decades before the VR boom of the 2010s.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thread a cord through the top pocket and tie it off to hang the fall wall decor.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Court records did not provide specifics on the circumstances surrounding Higgins' actions.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Sep. 2025
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What was missing from your initial query were specifics.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Over five shutout innings in his major league debut, the 23-year-old left-hander fanned 11 of their batters, tying the Red Sox record for strikeouts by a debuting pitcher, set by Don Aase on July 26, 1977.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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These options are often less expensive, faster, and more closely tied to job outcomes than a four-year degree.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Quirk With Meaning Parsons School of Design Even the quirks carried weight.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Zavacephale’s cranium had a few noteworthy quirks, however.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
17 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 22 Sep. 2025.
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