as in to drink
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
the old professor has been known to bib on occasion
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Recent Examples of bib
Exchanging bibs with another marathoner has become more common while also carrying far-reaching consequences, Mann said.
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ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
That means washing her bedding, clothing, and bibs in a solution that won’t cause irritation but can also handle tough stains.
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Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain.
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Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
22 Jan. 2026
These bibs retain many of the features of the pricier bibs above.
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Nathan Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Nov. 2025
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ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
That means washing her bedding, clothing, and bibs in a solution that won’t cause irritation but can also handle tough stains.
—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain.
—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
22 Jan. 2026
These bibs retain many of the features of the pricier bibs above.
—
Nathan Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bib
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bib
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The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
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Not everyone wants to booze with their brunch.
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Kara crashes in, all boozed up, having returned to a planet where their super-metabolism doesn’t work.
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“Bib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bib. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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