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verb

Definition of cribnext
as in to reproduce
to copy an idea, a piece of writing, etc., from someone else She cribbed a line or two from her favorite poet.

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noun

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as in bassinet

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as in bawdy house

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as in booth

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Recent Examples of crib
Verb
Many of its principles were cribbed from other sources, like Apple’s terms of service and the UN Declaration of Human Rights. — Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 21 Jan. 2026 But there's something a bit anticlimactic about ending it in that basement, as if the characters never had lives outside the archetypes the show made for them, cribbed from a role-playing game. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
When that happens more than once a night, families start looking for ways to bring more of the feeding process closer to the crib or bedside. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026 While most Lightning McQueen toddler beds fit a standard crib mattress, there are ones that come in the twin size. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crib
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crib
  1. reproduce
  2. bassinet
  3. bawdy house
  4. booth
  5. invent
  6. cradle
  7. brothel
  8. box
Verb
  • There was a recent study that estimated a machine now could reproduce 70% of its mass.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • The pond is overstocked as a result of the fish naturally reproducing, Zibert said.
    — Zuri Primos July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
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Noun
  • The bassinet can swivel over your bed but remains separate from it, ensuring your baby has a safe sleep space.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 July 2026
  • Some parents now keep key items — bottles, burp cloths, diapers, a warmer, and soft lighting — closer to the crib or bassinet so more of the feeding routine can happen in one calm, predictable space.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Definition of bassinet
Noun
  • She was convicted of prostitution and keeping a bawdy house, according to the DHS.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • All of the women working in the bawdy houses are modest and never look lascivious because, Lord knows, that would be horrific.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2025
Definition of bawdy house
Noun
  • On the exhibit floor, Hulu Animayhem fans can also shop for new merchandise and SDCC exclusives from their favorite series like Bob’s Burgers, King of the Hill, Futurama, Family Guy and more at booth #4229.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • The hotel was one of the first to install a lobby DJ booth, and Radiohead hosted their press launches for OK Computer and Kid A here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Definition of booth
Verb
  • But regulation should be about making sure players are motivated to, and do meet the public interest goals of safety and good traffic flow, not about telling them how to do that while the technology is still being invented.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Plastic flamingos—invented in Massachusetts, of all places—were planted in yards to amuse homeowners.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026
Definition of invent
Noun
  • Capital of Tuscany, cradle of the Renaissance, and one of Italy’s most popular destinations, Florence needs little introduction.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • On July 4, in addition to watching the fireworks, millions of Americans were watching France take on Paraguay in the cradle of independence, Philadelphia.
    — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
Definition of cradle
Noun
  • Days later, she was taken to a brothel to service up to 30 clients per day.
    — Michael Rios, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Though at least one of his movies was a success, John eventually left the industry to work as a greeter for a brothel in Nevada.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Definition of brothel
Noun
  • Even a small planter box or patio corner with a few aromatic plants can work.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • De Ketelaere, starting over the more physical Lukaku, Belgium’s all-time leading scorer, got free on the edge of the six-yard box and ran onto a centering pass from Nicolas Raskin, then made the easy tap-in for his first World Cup goal.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
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