as in teased
to make fun of in a good-natured way
ribbed him a bit about fumbling such an easy play
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Recent Examples of ribbed
Given how cold it’s been across the country lately, this ribbed hat is a no-brainer gift choice for myself.
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Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
Stranger Things’ transformation—from a charming homage to ’80s blockbusters to a sprawling transmedia franchise—was ribbed later in last night’s episode, in a commercial parody imagining a string of continuations.
—Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
This monochromatic look leans into the winter-white aesthetic popular with celebs like Pamela Anderson, while adding visual interest with the gold hardware from the belt and ribbed texture.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The caseband is ribbed like a pillar shaft, as is the crown.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Choose from a Mongolian cashmere ribbed collar insert, a Mongolian cashmere hoodie insert, or a heavyweight fleece hoodie insert.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
From more structured travel sets that look like traditional collared PJs, courtesy of Comme Si and Toteme, to soft pointelle and ribbed knits from Leset and Donni, these options are comfortable enough to sleep in—even at 40,000 feet.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025
Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
Stranger Things’ transformation—from a charming homage to ’80s blockbusters to a sprawling transmedia franchise—was ribbed later in last night’s episode, in a commercial parody imagining a string of continuations.
—Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026
This monochromatic look leans into the winter-white aesthetic popular with celebs like Pamela Anderson, while adding visual interest with the gold hardware from the belt and ribbed texture.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The caseband is ribbed like a pillar shaft, as is the crown.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
Choose from a Mongolian cashmere ribbed collar insert, a Mongolian cashmere hoodie insert, or a heavyweight fleece hoodie insert.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
From more structured travel sets that look like traditional collared PJs, courtesy of Comme Si and Toteme, to soft pointelle and ribbed knits from Leset and Donni, these options are comfortable enough to sleep in—even at 40,000 feet.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ribbed
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The finale also teased one of Mel’s pregnant patients hoping to place her baby with Mel and Jack after her adoptive couple pulls out.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The reggaeton icon briefly teased his performance in a trailer released by Apple Music in January 2026.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Online, people joked about dipping into retirement savings to buy a carton.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a lighthearted Instagram video, Shepherd joked about fellow comedian and BFF Kym Whitley planning to steal memorabilia from the show’s greenroom.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Ribbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbed. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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