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as in parody
a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect
the movie is a rib of the "dramatic love story" that was so popular in the 1950s
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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
began to lose his sense of humor after being the butt of his friends' ribs once too often
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Recent Examples of rib
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Ipswich inflicted Chelsea’s first away defeat of the season in December, but with in-demand striker Liam Delap only named on the bench for this match because of a rib injury, few would have expected the visitors to provide much resistance.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Gabriela Garcia, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
Keoghan has already gotten ribbing about his shaky Liverpool accent in Saltburn.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2025
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Noun
According to police reports cited by FOX 35 Orlando, the items included skull fragments, a clavicle, scapula, ribs, vertebrae, and a partial skull, with prices ranging from $35 to $850.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Ipswich inflicted Chelsea’s first away defeat of the season in December, but with in-demand striker Liam Delap only named on the bench for this match because of a rib injury, few would have expected the visitors to provide much resistance.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Think sleek compression materials with minimal seaming for a streamlined style, ribbed textures that elevate the casual staple, and leather-look finishes for nights out.
—Gabriela Garcia, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
Keoghan has already gotten ribbing about his shaky Liverpool accent in Saltburn.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rib
Noun
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Bowen Yang is opening up after Aimee Lou Wood criticized Saturday Night Live's parody of her.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Jordan’s dual roles emulate the Rodriquez siblings who were played by George Clooney and Tarantino himself, but with no sense of parody.—
Armond White,
National Review,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Joy Behar landed in hot water when a joke about a decades-old scandal fell flat.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Dave Chappelle roasted Donald Trump for taking over as chairman of the Kennedy Center—weeks after a past joke about the president went newly viral on social media.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Apple has teased generative AI features coming in iOS 18, and investors will be listening closely for hints from CEO Tim Cook ahead of June’s WWDC.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
29 Apr. 2025
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Man teased scavenger hunt clues Police said someone called in a tip about Facebook posts Nicholson allegedly made.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The suspects are using a spoof number and identifying themselves as Officers from the Peoria Police Department.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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After attending the prestigious Juilliard School for drama, Kilmer starred in the spy movie spoof Top Secret! and the college comedy Real Genius before appearing opposite Tom Cruise in the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun, playing Maverick’s rival Iceman.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
1 Apr. 2025
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Jillian Bell's raunchy directorial debut is supplying the laughs this summer.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Fans can also look forward to performances by the iconic Silver Spurs Quadrille, the adorable antics of kids competing in Mutton Bustin’, and plenty of laughs courtesy of the ever-entertaining rodeo clowns.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And neither Bibb, Le Bon nor Gries were kidding, as there wasn’t just one death, but five.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Who are Manager Brandon Hyde and General Manager Mike Elias kidding here?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even with Ted Lasso on hiatus, Apple TV+ continues to be a presence in this category; no doubt, voters loved seeing Hollywood execs (and egomaniacal stars) get skewered on the streamer's movie-industry satire, The Studio.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Like a good martini, the novel blends the zesty gin of satire with vermouthy fruitiness and lemon twists of sharp observation.—
Rob Kyff,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Read Next National Newborn yak and her mama are ‘doing great’ at Alaska Zoo.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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On March 19, a Tibetan yak named Iris gave birth to what zookeepers believe is a girl, according to a March 20 Facebook post by the Alaska Zoo.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Rib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rib. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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