Examples of ribbing in a Sentence
a little good-natured ribbing between friends
the ribbing on a sweater
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The plastic handle includes ribbings and grooves to allow for a more comfortable positioning of the hand.
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Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
While his signature full head of hair sprung back to life after several washings, Swanson expects some residual good-natured ribbing from his Cubs teammates, as the first-place club looks to turn 2025 into its own potentially memorable winning campaign.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Like the 81-year old nun, humor and good-natured ribbing characterized the evening festivities.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The gang of basketball analysts engaged in some good natured ribbing of the 53-year-old O’Neal.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
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Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
While his signature full head of hair sprung back to life after several washings, Swanson expects some residual good-natured ribbing from his Cubs teammates, as the first-place club looks to turn 2025 into its own potentially memorable winning campaign.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Like the 81-year old nun, humor and good-natured ribbing characterized the evening festivities.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The gang of basketball analysts engaged in some good natured ribbing of the 53-year-old O’Neal.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ribbing
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“Ribbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ribbing. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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