Synonyms of crib

crib 1 of 2

verb

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reproduce
• invent
• manipulate
• forge
• phony
• plagiarize
• simulate
• counterfeit
• fake
• tamper (with)
• cook (up)
• duplicate
• replicate
• juggle
• reduplicate
• doctor
• fabricate
• adulterate
• concoct
• fudge

crib

2 of 2

noun

1

as in bassinet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bassinet
• cradle
• buggy
• pram
• baby carriage
• baby buggy
• stroller
• pushchair
• perambulator
• carry-cot

2

as in whorehouse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• whorehouse
• bawdy house
• disorderly house
• brothel
• bordello
• call house
• cathouse
• massage parlor
• sporting house
• bagnio
• stew
• harem
• seraglio

3

as in booth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• booth
• box
• stall
• cavity
• drawer
• vault
• bunker
• cabinet
• crypt
• hollow
• loge
• nook
• locker
• alcove
• hole
• cube
• cell
• compartment
• bay
• cabin
• niche
• snuggery
• chamber
• cubicle
• recess
• cubbyhole
• pigeonhole

Examples of crib in a Sentence

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Verb

In early May, the Soviets and the Chinese cribbed from India’s UN resolution and introduced the neutral nations repatriation commission on their own. —Carter Malkasian, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023

When his first campaign imploded over the summer of 1987, a young aide and future Democratic National Committee Chairman named David Wilhelm took the blame for passing along a British Labor Leader’s speeches that Biden cribbed on a debate stage. —Philip Elliott, TIME, 28 June 2024

Noun

Instagram Reels also has a template feature that lets creators crib editing choices with just a few clicks. —Mia Sato, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024

Parents can also view wood samples to see how the colorful cribs and dressers look in person. —Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024