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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
JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Using pneumatic air bags, ropes, harnesses, and other equipment, the first responders were able to separate the boulders enough that Zoe could squeeze her body out.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
But for Ennis, the canvas, ropes and gloves feel entirely like home.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
For months, Linson showed me the screenwriting ropes.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The outdoor adventures continue in summer with scenic gondola rides, hiking, mountain biking, ropes courses, and racing down the mountain on an alpine coaster.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Cut ropes crosswise into ½-inch pieces.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Researchers pointed out that the system consists of a motor-generator unit, hoisting ropes, transmission gears, and a heavy mass, usually made of steel or concrete blocks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Past the entrance and around the corner, customers will notice an open doorway marked off by velvet ropes.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
These vortices are called flux ropes, and satellites had previously observed small flux ropes—but our work helped uncover how they are generated.
—JSTOR Daily, 24 Oct. 2025
Using pneumatic air bags, ropes, harnesses, and other equipment, the first responders were able to separate the boulders enough that Zoe could squeeze her body out.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
But for Ennis, the canvas, ropes and gloves feel entirely like home.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
For months, Linson showed me the screenwriting ropes.
—Cameron Crowe, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
The outdoor adventures continue in summer with scenic gondola rides, hiking, mountain biking, ropes courses, and racing down the mountain on an alpine coaster.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Cut ropes crosswise into ½-inch pieces.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Researchers pointed out that the system consists of a motor-generator unit, hoisting ropes, transmission gears, and a heavy mass, usually made of steel or concrete blocks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Past the entrance and around the corner, customers will notice an open doorway marked off by velvet ropes.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropes
Noun
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Trump’s lack of specifics on his new 10% Canada tariff raised key questions for Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy at the Tax Foundation.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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While the deal's specifics have not been released, both sides have signaled that a resolution is within reach, even as core issues—such as manufacturing imbalances and access to advanced computer chips—remain unresolved.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Other than Valak appearing in both The Conjuring 2 and The Nun, there’s no apparent link between the two movies — but in The Nun’s sequel, a plot point emerges that ties the movies together.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The book also ties Pennywise’s origins to Derry’s original Native American population in a colonial allegory.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An American traveler’s observations about everyday Italian home quirks have gone viral on TikTok.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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It’s been updated with a more convenient save system and 3D compatibility, eliminating some of the original game’s quirks.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Once a utility choice for skaters drawn to their board grip, the style now threads between streetwear, luxury, and off-duty dressing.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Mortality threads through much of his Country!—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The high elastic waistband flatteringly cinches without pinching, according to one shopper, and the baggy wide-leg design gives your legs room to move through long airport lines and eight-hour workdays.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike typical wide-leg jeans, this style flares out at the knee and subtly cinches back towards the ankle.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Ropes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropes. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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