JIBING Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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At least 62 missing Nepali citizens were among hundreds of locals trekking in the Gosaikunda Lake area in Rasuwa, coinciding with the local festival of Janai Purnima on Friday, Sharma added.

— Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Their choices are coinciding with employers’ own preferences for such arrangements as well.

— Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of coinciding

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Flying private is more popular than ever, but the luxury experience and its corresponding price tag makes these flights out of reach for most people.

— Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
Election officials would submit voters’ names, addresses, and corresponding barcode information through a federal portal.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of corresponding

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The key lesson for personal branding is to embrace distinctiveness, substance, and a unique voice, rather than conforming to generic professionalism.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of conforming

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Steve Nickson, the long-serving head of recruitment, handed in his notice in mid-June, subsequently agreeing to join Championship side Wrexham.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
However, that portion remains dependent on future orders and the companies agreeing on commercial terms.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of agreeing

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That biblical idea, alongside Twain’s notion of history rhyming, also explains Burns’ pursuit of an evergreen quality in his documentaries.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Nothing is overly emphasized, but viewers who know the visual language of the show will recognize the repetition, like the second half of a rhyming couplet that completes this section of the story.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rhyming

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The pairing won over many icons of both music and film, from Cher’s vibrant style to Olivia Newton-John’s form-fitting looks to Princess Diana’s timeless approach.

— Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
However, the extraordinary part is putting it all together, delivering 100 MW net, fitting the system aboard a movable ship, and doing it for $587 million.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of fitting

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The Sun in Virgo moves through your 8th House of Shared Resources, Trust, and Mutual Support while squaring Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity, Romance, and Play.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 4th House of Home, Family, and Emotional Roots while squaring Venus in Libra and your 1st House of Self.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of squaring

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If Wayne, a fictional character, were a more solid creation, the movie could better explore the issue of whether answering racist brutality in kind is more effective than relying on an inadequate system.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
The device sits on the skin like a band-aid and can collect up to 10 times the sweat from low-intensity activities such as walking or answering emails, compared with other wearable sweat sensors.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026

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