jibing

Definition of jibingnext
present participle of jibe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jibing
Verb
  • Dallas officials are inching closer to a decision about whether to leave or stay at the current City Hall site at 1500 Marilla Street, deliberations that are coinciding with the city’s efforts to keep its NBA team in town.
    Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The eclipse will reach totality in the early morning of March 3, coinciding with the full moon's peak, though the moon will set during totality.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The exhibition was divided into two sections, one corresponding to the murder (a drum kit with twelve black stalactites, one for each stab wound), the other to its memorialization (a sculpture of a white unicorn with a melting face).
    Rachel Wetzler, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
  • These mandates and corresponding KPIs that determine wage increases and promotions will be at the base of true organizational transformation.
    Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Why the Deadline Was Extended Again Although the particular provisions were temporary and, in many cases, optional, plans and IRA providers that implemented them are required to adopt conforming amendments to their governing documents.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Still, Roberts questioned the wisdom of conforming with the federal tax cuts amid budget shortfalls.
    Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Identifying a problem and agreeing on a solution is rarely a straight line in politics, and whether Democratic lawmakers’ comfort with criticizing ICE translates into full agreement on policy changes remains to be seen.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Daniel Stern faced one misdemeanor charge of engaging or agreeing to engage in prostitution in January.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Given how history seems to be rhyming again, the event — hosted by the Opera Theater and the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center — is a must-see.
    Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Henry Holland’s racy, rhyming T-shirts were once the hottest item in the fashion world.
    Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 1 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Remove any jewelry or tight-fitting clothing.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
  • These form-fitting bottoms have an extreme flare that creates an eye-catching silhouette.
    Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Your 4th House of Comfort and your 7th House of Affinity are hyped up by Mercury squaring Uranus — for better or for worse.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Though squaring over nine feet, the boar was thin.
    Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Healey avoided answering the question, instead stating that Massachusetts officials tipped off the feds to the $7 million SNAP fraud scheme uncovered by Foley’s office in December.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Available to stream on Hulu and Disney+, the current third season brought more chaos and WTF moments while also answering some questions.
    Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Jibing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibing. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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