as in double
not being or expressing what one appears to be or express
don't give me that jive talk about me being your new best friend
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as in terminology
the special terms or expressions of a particular group or field
a novel that captures dead-on the jive of young Hollywood hipsters
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as in to joke
to make jokes
our team was laughing and jiving after our surprise win
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Recent Examples of jive
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Some are chasing romance, others just the music and the jive.
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Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
During Week 1, Irwin and his partner Witney Carson charmed audiences with their jive, which was both a high-energy romp and a sweet homage to the family's outdoorsman history.
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Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Beyond the occasional knee bobbing and finger tapping, there’s no jiving, shagging, or small talk here.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Fishel and pro partner Pasha Pashkov, who performed a lively jive number to the iconic series' theme song, were joined by Daniels for a special guest appearance.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
Some are chasing romance, others just the music and the jive.
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Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Edmond’s current job as a realtor jives well with her dream of opening a nonprofit group home.
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Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
During Week 1, Irwin and his partner Witney Carson charmed audiences with their jive, which was both a high-energy romp and a sweet homage to the family's outdoorsman history.
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Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Barring a full and complete meltdown in those 11 games, the idea that the Leafs should just give up on the season still doesn’t jive for me.
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Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Beyond the occasional knee bobbing and finger tapping, there’s no jiving, shagging, or small talk here.
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Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jive
Adjective
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Taylor Walls recorded three hits while Chandler Simpson added a double and a single.
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Resting options include double bunk beds in back and queen bed with bamboo mattress up front.
Noun
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Learning about their industry and its terminology would be a huge task for me.
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Every major technology shift creates terminology confusion.
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While the flagship movie franchise is coming to an end, Diesel previously teased that NBCUniversal has four TV shows in development from the Fast & Furious world.
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The featurette teases Zada as Haymitch, with scenes ranging from the literal sunrise on his Reaping Day to Capitol interviews to the Games itself.
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Stickler may or may not have hinted about the end of the relationship in April, joking about an ex-boyfriend.
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In July 2024, Reynolds joked that he and Lively might not be done having kids, telling E!
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First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
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This game preserves the difficulty of coming up with an elaborate, consistent false narrative on the spot, and the challenge of adapting that narrative on the fly when other players present convincing (and sometimes fake) counter-evidence.
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Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
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Unlike the brighter, more melodic style often associated with Austria and the Tyrol region, Swiss yodeling is slower and more melancholic — an emotionally nuanced tradition rooted in distinct regional dialects.
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If there was any skepticism due to the level of competition Moss faced in college, don’t kid yourself.
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Just kidding, but seeing Angela’s team sweep Shamea’s at the Bailey Bowl basketball tournament was almost as satisfying as knowing Charles got to witness his former team’s historic win in person.
Adjective
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Relatively meaningless but still badass.
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At its core, unlike those meaningless marketing terms, ‘regenerative,’ when used responsibly, is legitimately full of deep meaning and has the potential to make significant human and environmental change when adopted at scale.
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“Jive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jive. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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