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.
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Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jibing
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The price cuts will be effective January 1 next year, coinciding with the implementation of new, lower prices for the same drugs under federal Medicare health plans for older adults.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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This fascinating film features interviews and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage of the two I Love Lucy stars, tracing the arc of their love story and coinciding careers.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Here's a look at how grocery stores ranked with its corresponding score out of 100.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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On the reverse side, there are symbols and dates in Roman numerals corresponding to each sign of the zodiac.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Exile is a state of being barred from a homeland—of being forced to live in a foreign world as punishment for not conforming.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Rock n’ roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and life.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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Howell also drew criticism for agreeing to a confidentiality agreement with the NFL to conceal the ruling of a collusion grievance the union had filed against the league.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Counting heads in the seven separate opinions, Kavanaugh finds only three of the nine justices agreeing to that.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The single moment captures her character better than any list of adjectives or rhyming words could ever do.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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To a witty rhyming libretto by Nicholas Wright, the music is by Rachel Portman, a prolific composer of scores for films including The Joy Luck Club, Emma and The Manchurian Candidate.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Signature Round Deep Oven offers plenty of features that justify the investment, like its easy-to-clean enamel that resists chipping, dulling, and staining, a tight-fitting lid that helps circulate steam, and an ergonomic knob for effortless lifting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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Use a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, cook the dish over low heat with minimal liquid, no stirring, and start with good ingredients.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Your 6th House of Holistic Care and your curious 9th house are impacted by Mars squaring quirky Uranus.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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Though squaring over nine feet, the boar was thin.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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During his testimony, Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes, and he was described as being largely relaxed while answering questions.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Then a second panel will have Abel answering questions with BNSF CEO Katie Farmer and NetJets CEO Adam Johnson, who now helps oversee all of Berkshire’s consumer, service and retail businesses.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Jibing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibing. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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