rope
noun
a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
roped
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past participleof rope.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof rope.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
ropenouna strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
Example Sentences
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That investigation spanned seven years and roped in more than a dozen other automakers, identifying over 4,000 reports of sunroof fractures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The women roped in two others to complete the team, firefighter Lauren Kerr-McGregor and powerlifter and pro wrestler Kara Weir.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Against left-hander Matthew Boyd, Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages hit back-to-back singles, and Tommy Edman roped a three-run homer to left.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
He was roped into providing the group tele-healthcare years ago, but - moved by their plight - more recently became a broker and "delivery boy" for their temporary passports.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
The group marched to a rectangular clearing that had been roped off in the center of the construction site.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
