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 measure renames the cap-and-trade program cap-and-invest and extends it 15 years from 2030, the current expiration date, coinciding with the state’s declared intention to make California carbon neutral by 2045.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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D’Amaro, 55, will officially assume the role as the ninth chief executive in Disney’s nearly 103-year history on Wednesday, March 18, coinciding with the company’s 2026 annual shareholders meeting.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the Walker signing was clarifying in multiple ways, including that the Chiefs by committing to him now virtually must prioritize corresponding moves to revive the receiver room and add edge rusher(s).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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The bartender then makes the corresponding drink.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have developed new hair-thin actuator fiber that can pave way to build safer soft robots and body-conforming wearable devices designed to interact closely with people.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Jones was federally charged in 2022 with agreeing to take bribes from a red-light camera company executive in exchange for protecting the company from adverse legislation in Springfield.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Campbell found a new team on Friday, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Giants.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Are not random acts of rhyming gone wrong still more pleasant than thinking about squealing war-babies, the wrecking ball that is the last week of a Florida legislative session or the AI Apocalypse which should be here (checks watch) very soon?—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The story is told in rhyming verse, its loose, conversational meter able to tighten suddenly for emphasis.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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First, girls and boys of all ages were extra concerned about not fitting in with their gender group.—
Adam Stanaland,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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For best results, use a pot with a tight-fitting lid.—
Farideh Sadeghin,
Saveur,
19 Mar. 2026
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The moody Moon activates your 3rd House of Chatter while squaring radical Uranus in your 6th House of Sensibility, prompting updates in accordance with shifting timelines.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 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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The Falcons led 25-18 at halftime by answering every time the Nighthawks made a mini-run.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Angels optioned Moore and Kyren Paris on Saturday, at least partially answering one of the pressing questions the Angels faced coming into spring training.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Jibing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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