jibing

present participle of jibe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jibing Cronin’s system wasn’t jibing with a point guard who thrives in transition and a center unfamiliar with the paint. Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jibing
Verb
  • The debate has become more urgent in recent years as heat waves have intensified, coinciding with a surge in AC sales across Europe and a growing push to more widely adopt the technology.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Mields participated in Documenta 6 in 1997, won the Gabriele Münter Prize, and was celebrated at the Bonn Art Museum with a dedicated solo gallery exhibition coinciding with her 90th birthday.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • The three-person team then found the corresponding symbols on a paper chart.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Some of those stock transactions occurred shortly before or after major news related to the corresponding companies.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • This year, the conforming loan limit ranges from $832,750 in most areas to $1,249,125 in high-cost areas, according to the FHFA.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Vice president of communications Erin Kaplan says the classic innerspring mattress delivered temperature-regulating, body-conforming comfort for her as a side sleeper.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Earlier this month, Lachlan Murdoch stunned the industry by agreeing to pay $22 billion for Roku, a leading streaming platform that reaches 100 million viewers worldwide.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Iranian critics of the MoU claim Tehran was too hasty in agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without gaining any tangible benefits from the agreement.
    July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • This long-suffering Knicks fan said his rationale for including the prognostication may have had more to do with rhyming than any actual belief.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
  • Ironically, this ideological anti-capitalism, in which criticality opposed complicity, derived its power by rhyming with the rise of the art market.
    Katy Siegel, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • How to Correctly Dispose of Fire Pit Ash Once the ashes are completely cold, place them in a metal container with a tight-fitting metal lid.
    Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • Wearing a well-fitting N95 mask can also help reduce exposure to fine particles from fireworks smoke and debris.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • The emotional Moon squaring disciplined Saturn this morning tests timing and boundaries, yet Leo’s warmth helps restore confidence as the day unfolds.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
  • But the first pass went to Dembele, who joined the spirit of generosity by squaring it to his captain for a tap-in.
    Matt Slater, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • In my view, an especially helpful approach to answering such questions is to revisit the towering but neglected influence of the French philosopher Montesquieu on the founding of this country.
    Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • In practice, this means deliberately re-engaging in small, concrete activities, such as a short walk, a shower or answering one message, specifically because those actions are small enough to complete even at low motivation.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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“Jibing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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