jibes

verb

present tense third-person singular of jibe
as in coincides
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 Synonyms for jibes
  1. coincides
  2. corresponds
  3. conforms
  4. fits
  5. agrees
  6. sorts
Verb
  • The release of the paper also coincides with the project passing an official review under Japan’s MEXT SBIR Phase 3 program.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The report’s release coincides with a recent decision by federal Environment Minister Murray Watt to extend the North West Shelf gas project through 2070, and with Murujuga’s inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of coincides
Verb
  • The public’s loss of trust corresponds with the explosive development of our information ecosystem.
    — Danielle K. Brown, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Their size corresponds to the length from the top of the bag down to the bottom.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Plus, the light and airy mesh upper offers a stretchy fit that conforms to your foot while giving you some breathing room.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • In 2026, though, success hinges on finding the right fits among a diversified pool.
    — Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But the new study fits into an emerging trend, Luthar said—one suggesting that multivitamins may have some part to play in healthy aging.
    — Jamie Ducharme, HEALTH, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fits
Verb
  • Delphine Jelk, Guerlain master perfumer and creative director of fragrance, agrees.
    — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Christine Hutter, founder and CEO of Moritz Grossmann, agrees.
    — Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of agrees
Verb
  • The Cat Fanciers' Association sorts cat coats into both color and pattern.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Your structure sorts the whole world into two boxes, oppressor and oppressed.
    — Joyce Kamanitz, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026
Definition of sorts
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“Jibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibes. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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