jibes

Definition of jibesnext
present tense third-person singular of jibe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jibes
Verb
  • That’s when Niue’s glimmer of a tourist season, which coincides with winter in the Southern Hemisphere, springs into high gear.
    Terry Ward, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The timing, though, coincides with a busy stretch spanning the Palm Springs and Sundance film festivals, the Golden Globes and the ramp-up of Oscar season.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Large studies encompassing thousands of people have since shown that following the MIND diet corresponds with better cognitive functioning, a lower risk of dementia and slower disease progression in people with Alzheimer’s.
    Dana G. Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Each of the 29 counts corresponds to a child who was killed or wounded in the classrooms, prosecutors said.
    Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Christian Holler, Porsche’s head of charging systems, says the system conforms to International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection standards for electromagnetic radiation.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Everyone needs a flattering LBD in their repertoire, and this one perfectly fits the bill.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The agreement also stated that if the former figure skater wants to see her daughter and Sophia agrees, Farina will make good-faith efforts to arrange the visit, per the documents.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Hannes Boman, head of design at Bjelin, agrees.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This year's report includes new functions including Listening Age, which tells users how old their music tastes make them, and Clubs, which sorts listeners into groups based on their tastes.
    Hannah Hudnall, IndyStar, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Wikipedia sorts the issues into a bunch of large buckets, all citing real examples of AI writing uncovered on Wikipedia.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Jibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibes. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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