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
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Fanatics aligned this year’s event to coincide with the 2026 World Cup final weekend at MetLife Stadium.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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That was quickly followed by SAG/AFTRA’s announcement of their Actor Awards show dates coinciding with Oscars in both 2027 and 2028 (Feb 28 2027 and Feb 20 2028).—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Epstein and the baroness continued corresponding into 2019, the records show.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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That said, Smith also admits that the torpedo bat's shape and corresponding swing weight could be making the bat feel easier to swing, which could in turn improve batting average rather than acting as a power tool blasting home runs out of the park.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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The pan is wide and shallow enough to fit a large portion of veg, and its ceramic nonstick coating makes for easy cleanup.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Adults who have questions about how alcohol fits into their diet should talk with their health care providers.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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But, in the slammers investigation, nearly all the people being prosecuted were pawns—passengers who’d agreed to ride in cars.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Drivers also told us the company would shortchange them by altering delivery contracts- or rate cons - which confirm how much a broker has agreed to pay to move freight - a percentage of that goes to the driver.—
Ashley Velie,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Jibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibe. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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