JIBES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

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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DeSantis’s visit coincides with another major Republican gathering in Pennsylvania.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
Transferring in just before his senior year, Robert’s appearance coincides with the growing terror of The Trawler, a serial killer targeting teenagers across the city.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

Definition of coincides

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Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.

— Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.

— Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Definition of corresponds

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The tank has four-way stretch that conforms to every yoga pose and crunch, and a grippy strip on the hem that prevents it from riding up.

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026

Definition of conforms

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Porto by Mosquito brings one of the more refined culinary expressions to the area, with a beachfront setting and a Peruvian-fusion approach that fits Las Terrenas’ international mood.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Neither England’s head coach nor their best player at this World Cup currently fits that archetype.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of fits

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Played by the talented Halle Bailey, young mermaid Ariel yearns to be on land, has the hots for Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) – who at least gets a character arc this time – and agrees to a bad deal with witchy Ursula (Melissa McCarthy).

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026
The couple agrees to a separation, despite being worried, McElwee says, about its effect on their children.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 July 2026

Definition of agrees

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