How to Use rib in a Sentence

rib

1 of 2 noun

• The prime rib is kind of what they’re known for.
  — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
• A little jolt from a taser to the ribs.
  — Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
• The day had begun with a jab in the ribs.
  — Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 May 2026
• Season ribs and grill for eight or so hours.
  — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
• Some of the ribs had lifted out of the ground.
  — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
• This year my brother smoked a pork butt and ribs.
  — Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
• That’s more than prime rib and lobster!
  — Ryan Brennan may 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
• The squeeze fractured two ribs.
  — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
• Styles hit a cross body to the outside and sold his ribs.
  — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
• Pork spare ribs go low and slow for four and a half to seven.
  — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
• While the ribs are starting to cook, let’s make the mop sauce.
  — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
• This is not Judge’s first rib injury.
  — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 2 June 2026
• The big buck arched his back like a cat as the bullet went through his ribs.
  — Chester Chatfield, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2025
• He's got 11 fractures of his ribs.
  — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
• But the real star of the platter was the ribs.
  — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 8 Feb. 2026
• The instructor tells you your dad has popped a rib.
  — Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
• George saw the gunshot wound just under the ribs.
  — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
• His ribs were fractured and his back was broken in two places.
  — Kathleen McGrory, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2024
• Her wedding band was cast from the rib of a rattlesnake.
  — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
• But as his ribs began to heal, something didn’t add up.
  — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
• Galindo and his group also tried the ribs.
  — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
• Drain ribs and rinse well, then pat meat dry with paper towels.
  — Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
• Memphis ribs are all about pure, smoky flavor.
  — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
• Kikta’s scalpel cuts into the man’s chest down to his ribs.
  — Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
• For something with less kick, try the pork rib noodle soup.
  — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
• His lower left rib was also chipped.
  — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
• It’s used to glaze brisket or slather over ribs, adding heat and tang in equal measure.
  — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
• Pull up, bringing elbows close to ribs.
  — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
• The ribs were tender with a good chew, and pulled cleanly off the bone.
  — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
• This sleek, stretchy rib cardigan works as both a top and a base layer.
  — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026

rib

2 of 2 verb

• And the ribbed hem looks ultra-sleek.
  — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
• And the brothers like to rib their old coach about it.
  — Brynn Gingras, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
• Adding to the glam swim look is the lace-up front and ribbed texture.
  — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023
• There's a ribbed bodysuit that looks cute paired with slim fit pants or with jeans.
  — Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
• Toffoli isn’t the only one who gets ribbed for his age.
  — Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
• The caseband is ribbed like a pillar shaft, as is the crown.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
• Carter can’t wait to rib his fellow gridiron greats.
  — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
• What's more, both pieces are ribbed knit and can be worn out to drinks or at the airport bar.
  — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
• The crew neck style has ribbed hems and cuffs and a unique knitted design down the front.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024
• Malia Obama used to love to rib her father for his dad jokes.
  — Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2023
• The ultra-soft layer has a crew neckline and ribbed cuffs and hem.
  — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
• Each finger has a unique shape and ribbing pattern.
  — Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
• These slip-on sneakers get a leg up (pun intended) for their ribbed, chunky lug soles.
  — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
• These slip-on sneakers get a leg up (pun intended) for their ribbed, chunky lug soles.
  — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
• Harvey wore the two-piece with gold body chains, anklets, and ribbed chunky gold hoop earrings.
  — Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2023
• The fabric is ribbed for extra stretch and a subtle touch of texture.
  — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
• The polo collar and ribbed hem give the sweatshirt a polished look.
  — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
• The chic co-ord features a relaxed sleeveless top and ribbed wide-leg bottoms.
  — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
• The charcoal grey hue and textured ribbing give it that cozy-meets-chic appeal.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
• Start with a cotton henley or ribbed long-sleeve tee, followed by a sweatshirt.
  — Irina Grechko, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
• The sweatshirt has ribbed cuffs and an oversized open collar that can be zipped up for extra warmth.
  — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
• With its slightly oversized ribbed top and matching pants, this set is peak polished loungewear.
  — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
• Lee ribbed the audience and watched as a case opened to reveal a miniature Cup.
  — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
• The three-zone mattress is all about lumbar and hip support with ribbed cushioning.
  — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
• The three-zone mattress is all about lumbar and hip support with ribbed cushioning.
  — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
• The wide smooth back and ribbed band under the bust support without restriction.
  — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
• The slouchy silhouette has a crewneck, rolled cuffs, and ribbed trim, and it’s finished with trendy drop sleeves.
  — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
• The cotton-spandex blend is ribbed and attractive.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
• These ribbed T-shirts come in neutral colors that pair with everything.
  — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
• The crewneck sweater is super soft, complete with ribbed details and a stretchy waistband.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024