as in to coincide
to be in agreement on every point
that doesn't jibe with what I know about his character
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Recent Examples of jibe
Spokespeople for the mayor didn’t immediately return requests for comment on how his planned executive order would jibe with that law.
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
That jibes with the fact that all original cast members secured to return full time so far play characters on Richmond’s management/coaching side, not the male players whose trials and tribulations were chronicled over the first three seasons.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Ferrell and Witherspoon don’t jibe as friends or foes, which makes strange narrative decisions even more head-scratching later in the movie.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
The findings also jibe with previous studies finding that high blood pressure readings during nightly sleep (when people are generally lying down) are also strongly linked to higher cardiovascular risks.
—Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2025
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Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025
That jibes with the fact that all original cast members secured to return full time so far play characters on Richmond’s management/coaching side, not the male players whose trials and tribulations were chronicled over the first three seasons.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025
Ferrell and Witherspoon don’t jibe as friends or foes, which makes strange narrative decisions even more head-scratching later in the movie.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
The findings also jibe with previous studies finding that high blood pressure readings during nightly sleep (when people are generally lying down) are also strongly linked to higher cardiovascular risks.
—Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jibe
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Chicago Tribune The end of the ACC Tournament coincided with Notre Dame’s spring break, offering the team a few days off.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice hosted the event to correspond with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual commemoration that promotes justice for victims.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4-5 matchup in the East, while the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat finished seventh through 10th, respectively, with corresponding Play-In matchups ahead.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Cognitive dissonance, motivated reasoning, and the pressure to conform are powerful psychological forces that can prevent people from accepting the truth.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Major League Baseball confirmed that the bats in question conform to the league's maximum size rules and manufacturer regulations.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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It’s made from soft PU leather, fits up to four cards, and has a rotating kickstand ring to prop your phone on a table (or seatback tray).—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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And while the 26-year-old would give Arsenal a more direct goal threat, would Arteta be willing to change his style to facilitate his natural play, or would the striker have to learn to fit into the system?—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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And Richard agreed to plead Lucas’ case to Catherine, lest the resident have to repeat his first year.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a billion dollar deal that shakes up the world of luxury fashion, Prada has agreed to buy Versace from its owner Capri Holdings.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Jibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibe. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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