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
The allegations in his case, which jibe with those in the Maduro indictment, have roots reaching back even further to 1999.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jibe
Verb
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Just up the hill from Union Station, the National WWI Museum and Memorial will offer weekend-long activities that coincide with the Liberty Memorial’s 100th anniversary.—
Dan Kelly
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The latest pressure campaign includes a coming indictment — expected to be announced on Wednesday, to coincide with Cuba’s independence day — against Raúl Castro, Cuba’s 94-year-old former president, who still holds significant sway over its government.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Each Weekly Voting Period will correspond to a group of three (3) finalists, with one (1) Weekly Voting Period occurring per week over five (5) consecutive weeks.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The league has conformed to The King’s whims.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The newest data fits a trend, alongside news that Chicago once again has the country’s busiest airfield and is a top tourist destination, disproving the narrative that the city is shrinking, said Erin Connelly, communication director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Even the busiest gym bro could fit it in.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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But Rozelle agreed, and ESPN set out to make an event of it.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year contract worth $22 million guaranteed with the Steelers on Saturday, a source confirmed.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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