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or jibe
as in to ridicule
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
teammates gibing each other when one fouls up an important play
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Recent Examples of gibe
Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
The allegations in his case, which jibe with those in the Maduro indictment, have roots reaching back even further to 1999.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
When the Dickinson fascicles were turned over to Mabel Loomis Todd, Susan’s crucial position as primary audience for Emily’s poetry became an inconvenient and irrelevant piece of information that did not jibe with the popular image of a nineteenth-century poetess.
—Via Chronicle Books, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Such concerns appear to jibe with rising public concerns about the cost of food, housing and other necessities.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
He was pressured all night by linebackers Micah Parsons and Rashan Gary and the offense didn’t jibe well for the most part.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Parmar himself acknowledged that the clinic’s casual, community-like style might not jibe with every population.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Sometimes those wants don’t jibe.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Corporate media consolidation doesn't jibe with democracy.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The foolishness of the governor’s gibe was underscored by the progressive, staunchly anti-Trump Democratic mayor of San Jose.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The contrary argument is that stronger presidential oversight gibes with American constitutional principles and would ensure greater political accountability to the voters for all of an administration’s initiatives.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Roy Keane’s ‘prawn sandwiches’ jibe had interesting origins.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
But even some Republicans weren’t happy with the nasty gibe.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
This is clearly a jibe at the earlier problems of Ola’s scooters and their infamous unreliability.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
Does this cold snap jibe with the preseason winter forecast?
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
In an apparent jibe about Mangione's arrest, social media users shared what looked like a post from McDonald's rival Burger King, suggesting the latter restaurant chain would not have informed the police.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
The findings jibe with previous evidence that deforestation brings humans in more contact with creatures that spread deadly diseases.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
The allegations in his case, which jibe with those in the Maduro indictment, have roots reaching back even further to 1999.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
When the Dickinson fascicles were turned over to Mabel Loomis Todd, Susan’s crucial position as primary audience for Emily’s poetry became an inconvenient and irrelevant piece of information that did not jibe with the popular image of a nineteenth-century poetess.
—Via Chronicle Books, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Such concerns appear to jibe with rising public concerns about the cost of food, housing and other necessities.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
He was pressured all night by linebackers Micah Parsons and Rashan Gary and the offense didn’t jibe well for the most part.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Parmar himself acknowledged that the clinic’s casual, community-like style might not jibe with every population.
—Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Sometimes those wants don’t jibe.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Corporate media consolidation doesn't jibe with democracy.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
Leno later said he felt humiliated by Kimmel’s jibe.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The foolishness of the governor’s gibe was underscored by the progressive, staunchly anti-Trump Democratic mayor of San Jose.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The contrary argument is that stronger presidential oversight gibes with American constitutional principles and would ensure greater political accountability to the voters for all of an administration’s initiatives.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Roy Keane’s ‘prawn sandwiches’ jibe had interesting origins.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
But even some Republicans weren’t happy with the nasty gibe.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
This is clearly a jibe at the earlier problems of Ola’s scooters and their infamous unreliability.
—New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025
Does this cold snap jibe with the preseason winter forecast?
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
In an apparent jibe about Mangione's arrest, social media users shared what looked like a post from McDonald's rival Burger King, suggesting the latter restaurant chain would not have informed the police.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gibe
Verb
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Now, with so much more football and the overpowering nature of the internet providing both a platform for promotion but also ridicule, the role of the commentator is very different.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Back in their teenage years, Lexi’s older sister Andrea is depicted as a mean girl who ridicules Catherine mercilessly.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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McDonald’s is spreading a little festive sneer this holiday season with the release of a brand-new menu inspired by Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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Burnett tried several versions in a row: first deadpan, then with a sneer of sarcasm, pursing her lips in judgment.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During Glaser's interview with Stern, the shock jock praised her for mocking CBS News despite the Golden Globes airing on CBS.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The fan appeared to be mocking Parker for accepting the prestigious Carol Burnett Award from the Golden Globe Awards organization last week.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Only the ice would dare utter such a taunt to the Quad God.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The taunt immediately caught Ballerini’s attention.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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His remarks received a mixed reaction from the crowd, with cheers, jeers and a few boos.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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Every comedian has to contend with hecklers — and Adam Sandler still remembers a particularly strange jeer from his teenage stand-up days.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Those choosing the first option (agreement) will find that what follows is not respect, but mistreatment; those choosing the second (returning fire) are merely providing confirmation of what your hosts already believe — as well as fresh material for their next round of insults.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement Despite being appointed by Trump during his first term, Powell shares a contentious relationship with the President, who has often—and publicly—levied insults at him and called for his removal.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Trump’s quips about acquiring the island have ignited international concerns about Greenland’s independence and sovereignty from lawmakers in Washington and NATO allies alike.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Jan. 2026
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Adapted from the titular national treasure’s The Seven Dials Mystery by Broadchurch’s Chris Chibnall, this is a reassuringly old-school, three-part potboiler packed with witty quips and startling twists.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Republicans bypass their leaders The action by Republicans to force a vote has been an affront to Johnson and his leadership team, who essentially lost control of what comes to the House floor as the Republican lawmakers joined Democrats for the workaround.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Republicans go around their leaders The action by Republicans to force a vote has been an affront to Johnson and his leadership team, who essentially lost control of what comes to the House floor as the Republican lawmakers joined Democrats for the workaround.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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