roping

Definition of ropingnext
present participle of rope
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Verb
  • The notion of a mother tongue assumes that language functions as a common thread in families, tying parent to child.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Judge hit a solo home run in the ninth inning, tying Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami with his MLB-leading 12th of the season, to give the Yankees a 3-0 lead in the ninth inning.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The mock neck, cap sleeves, and gold hardware cinching the waist give it a polished, elevated look that could easily pass for something much pricier.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Reformation elevated the already-chic basic further by cinching in the waist.
    Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The food is forward-looking and clever, threading global influences and bright flavors with impressive dexterity.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Beiruty follows Andrea across seven years, threading stop-motion animation through a sustained dialogue with her subject about autonomy, compromise and self-determination.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The meeting’s outcomes will be consolidated into a final report rather than a binding agreement.
    Fabiano Maisonnave, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • According to the outlet, the legally binding agreement had previously been overlooked when the script had been vetted and approved.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Roping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roping. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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