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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
Obsolete Bedding Once the baby’s crib is no longer in use or your teen has upgraded from a twin bed to a full or queen, there’s no need to hold onto mattress pads or sheet sets in the outgrown sizes. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 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 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
  • The FishHouse structures have larger openings for popular species in Lake Norman — bass, crappies and catfish — to reproduce, said Drew Keeley, who led the project for Natrx.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • She was commissioned by the BBC to reproduce the Crown Jewels in the plushy fabric in 2016 for the Queen’s 90th birthday, and her work has been featured in over 400 store windows globally, including Hermes flagship store on Rodeo Drive.
    — Lilyanna D'Amato, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of reproduce
Noun
  • The rental is free for six months, which is the typical length of time a bassinet is used before the baby is too big for it or is able to get onto their hands and knees independently.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • 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
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
  • Since then, Harvick has joined Mike Joy and former driver and teammate Clint Bowyer in the FOX Sports booth, calling the action in the NASCAR Cup Series telecasts that air on FOX.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • In the burgundy booth of a diner, John Lozier leaned in, lowered his voice and asked his friend a question he's carried for nearly two weeks.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 21 July 2026
Definition of booth
Verb
  • Skubal’s energy and edge are tools, sharpened over the years and ready to deploy against slights real or invented.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The ingenious Professor Farnsworth invents a machine that can swap the minds of two people.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 21 July 2026
Definition of invent
Noun
  • Our top choice, the Harkla Sensory Swing for Kids & Adults, functions as a highly flexible therapeutic cradle to help kids find a comfortable, secure position in no time.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • Ghostbusters was indeed a financial disappointment; the movie lost millions of dollars, killing a potential franchise in its cradle.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 19 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
  • Canada were the biggest advocates, with 27 box-throws attempted.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • This shifts the focus from proactively preventing abuse to bureaucratic box-checking designed to block lawsuits; not protecting athletes.
    — Katie Uhlaender OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
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