jibed

Definition of jibednext
past tense of jibe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jibed This forced the British to make jibes to get down to the bottom of the course while the Americans jibed just once, and that was the deciding factor in securing what went on to be an easy victory. Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026 Even the acronym of GPS jibed with her view of how a kid’s own resourcefulness could be used as an inner compass. Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 But the idea that many companies are struggling to achieve substantial returns jibed with another recent survey, by Akkodis, a multinational consulting firm. John Cassidy, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jibed
Verb
  • In that case, the rule changes coincided with the arrival of Elly De La Cruz, an elite runner who was one of eight Reds to steal at least 10 bases in 2023.
    Chad Jennings, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Their rise coincided with a boom in nicotine pouch products, led by Zyn, which in January 2025 became the first and only authorized nicotine pouch product in the United States after the Food and Drug Administration authorized its marketing.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • The initiative confirmed that the number tracking device found on the dead animal corresponded with the one that had been attached to the whale, German news agency dpa reported.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 May 2026
  • Epstein and Wade, who was born in Paris and studied at the Sorbonne, struck up a relationship that lasted several years and corresponded regularly, the records show.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Before that time, no two atlases agreed as to the limits, and much confusion resulted.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 15 May 2026
  • Trump also said China has agreed to buy American oil, to help with Iran negotiations and not to supply military equipment to Tehran, adding that the Chinese leader would like to see the Strait of Hormuz open and free of tolls.
    Katie Foley, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • The league has conformed to The King’s whims.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
  • The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 15 May 2026

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“Jibed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibed. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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