gibing

variants or jibing
present participle of gibe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gibing Cronin’s system wasn’t jibing with a point guard who thrives in transition and a center unfamiliar with the paint. Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gibing
Verb
  • For example, 'Blazing Saddles' and 'All in the Family' confronted bigotry by ridiculing prejudice.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Speaking of which, when news broke Friday that much of the team’s equipment had been stolen, there was a nearly instantaneous social media ridiculing of the city.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • The latest comedic trend taking over social media involves people mocking Netflix-style documentaries with a specific prompt, usually tied to their trauma, niche inconveniences, major news events or unanswered questions in pop culture.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • The Belgian team’s official X account celebrated the team’s win with a pair of mocking posts.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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“Gibing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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