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
Hudson wore an elegant butter yellow dress that featured a sweetheart neckline and ribbed bustier cups, which showed a hint of cleavage.
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Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
It’s ribbed for an extra cozy touch and has a flattering empire waist that will pair nicely with fall-friendly boots—either ankle or knee length.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
This Quince cashmere sweater features ribbed cuffs and is crafted from 100 percent Mongolian cashmere, which is designed to resist pilling, feels soft to the touch, and is sustainably sourced.
—Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
The striped sweater has ribbed cuffs with decorative buttons, while the corresponding midi skirt is designed with a stretchy waist and back slit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Seyfried kept the comfort-first theme going through her outfit, opting for a blush pink ribbed button-up top and matching hot pants.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
It’s ribbed for an extra cozy touch and has a flattering empire waist that will pair nicely with fall-friendly boots—either ankle or knee length.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
This Quince cashmere sweater features ribbed cuffs and is crafted from 100 percent Mongolian cashmere, which is designed to resist pilling, feels soft to the touch, and is sustainably sourced.
—Leila Najafi, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
The striped sweater has ribbed cuffs with decorative buttons, while the corresponding midi skirt is designed with a stretchy waist and back slit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Seyfried kept the comfort-first theme going through her outfit, opting for a blush pink ribbed button-up top and matching hot pants.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ribbed
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The new album, as Madonna has previously teased, is expected to be a follow-up to her 2005 album, Confessions on a Dancefloor.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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In December 2024, Rudd and Black first teased the movie, which is a reimagining of Jennifer Lopez’s 1997 killer snake horror flick Anaconda, in a sweet video from set.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Wightman, who did not defend his world title in 2023 and missed the last summer’s Olympics because of injury, has joked that middle and long-distance running could be considered Scotland’s national sport.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Coon joked to Rolling Stone in 2018 about the connection between her childhood and parenting.—
Avalon Hester,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Ribbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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