jibing

verb

present participle of jibe
as in coinciding
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 jibing Cronin’s system wasn’t jibing with a point guard who thrives in transition and a center unfamiliar with the paint. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jibing
  1. coinciding
  2. corresponding
  3. conforming
  4. agreeing
  5. rhyming
  6. fitting
  7. squaring
  8. answering
Verb
  • Black officers constitute less than 9% of the force, coinciding with a decline in the city’s Black population.
    — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Another standalone film, the Ryan Gosling-starring Starfighter, is due out in May 2027, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of A New Hope.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of coinciding
Verb
  • According to objections filed by his lawyers, the pre-sentencing report calculates an offense level corresponding to an advisory sentencing range of 262 to 327 months, or about 22 to 27 years.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
  • With no timeline for return, and no corresponding roster move the local media is only left with the information they are given by the team.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of corresponding
Verb
  • There are parallels to be drawn in the MAGA crowd pining for the conforming jingoism of the 1950s.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2026
  • What’s Happening Photobiomodulation, better known as red light therapy, has moved out of dermatology clinics and into body-conforming consumer wearables like masks, belts, wraps and pods.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of conforming
Verb
  • The proper pose is a strict neutrality — neither agreeing nor provoking — simply seeking the first opportunity to disengage.
    — Judith Martin, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Following a lawsuit brought by 12 state attorneys generals and led by California AG Rob Bonta, Paramount on September 21 settled the lawsuit by agreeing to consent decrees over a period of five years.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of agreeing
Verb
  • While Polo and Nolo — whose rhyming names are a complete coincidence — are kicking, Hurricane Odalys is also active directly between them both.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • While Questlove gushed about Black Thought’s lyrical prowess in high school, his longtime rap counterpart returned the praise, thanking him for introducing a level of musicality that changed his approach to rhyming.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of rhyming
Verb
  • The texture was smooth, and the flavor fitting for anyone with a major sweet tooth.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Drescher arrived in a form-fitting knit Brunello Cucinelli dress, YSL hanging earrings, and Jimmy Choo heels with matching pearls.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of fitting
Verb
  • Justin Bruihl came out of the bullpen and his first pitch hit David Hamilton, who was squaring around to bunt.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • With the Moon in your sign squaring Mercury in your career sector, a comment, reaction, or bit of feedback could land harder than expected.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of squaring
Verb
  • Elahe Izadi and Razzan Nakhlawi write for Say More, The Post's new relationship advice column, and will be answering reader questions live while columnist Carolyn Hax is away.
    — Razzan Nakhlawi, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The results of Israel’s election on October 27 may go some distance toward answering this question.
    — Michael Robbins, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of answering

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“Jibing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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