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as in mechanics
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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
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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
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
His feet were tied with rope, and his head battered in.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Trending on Billboard Burnett also roped in some other Nashville ringers for the project, including Billy Strings, Larkin Poe, Lucius and Molly Tuttle.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Minutes later, Frampton went off-script to specify just how chaotically formative that opening tour slot actually was for him:
One night backstage, Keith Moon and John Entwistle decided to show me the rock ropes and take me under their collective wing.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
His feet were tied with rope, and his head battered in.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
However, José Ramírez roped an RBI double to make it 6-3.
—Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
Trending on Billboard Burnett also roped in some other Nashville ringers for the project, including Billy Strings, Larkin Poe, Lucius and Molly Tuttle.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rope
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After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas pedal.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Remove tool has a drop-down menu that identifies wires and cables or people in the image that take attention away from your subject.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Just keep in mind that it’s corded, which has some pros and cons.Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lively sported a moss corded lace halter dress from Michael Kors’ spring 2025 collection, which debuted in September during New York Fashion Week.Hannah Malach, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024
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The Spectra’s internal design also prioritizes access to the battery, iFixit discovered, with a mainboard that swings out of the way and the use of spring contacts instead of a cable that needs to be detached.Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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DirecTV launched in 1994 and Dish followed in 1996, and the two satellite TV companies provided robust competition to incumbent cable TV operators.Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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In decades past, the building served as this rural town’s hardware store where farmers shopped for hammers, nuts and bolts.Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
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The case itself plays out with some dramatic twists and turns and with more of an emphasis on the legal nuts and bolts than usual.Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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The latest advertising venture to hit the city: LED boxes strapped to the back of delivery scooters.Martin Vassolo, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Besides the daily recording of blood pressure and weight measurements, the programme relies chiefly on a midday rest taken with a warm water bottle strapped to the stomach (to stimulate liver function) and the injunction to take gentle exercise.Bill Prince, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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The lawyers, in the filing, ask to speak with the judge in a private conference about the specifics of their request and note English has sought out new representation.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jordan’s air force also intercepted Iranian missiles on Tuesday night, a Jordanian official said, but no specifics were given.Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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Boost’s fastest downloads, up to 1Gbps, come on phones such as Samsung’s Galaxy S24 that support four-channel carrier aggregation, in which the network ties multiple 5G channels together to maximize throughput.Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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The Niners enter Sunday tied with the Rams for second in the NFC West at 4-4.Michael Nowels, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Radical Romantics is a rundown of the greatest quirks of an artist who views identity as a playground and not just a framework.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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The quirks depend on the level of family wealth, Prior says, as well as the age of those holding the assets.BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rope. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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