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
  • Skechers entered both the soccer and basketball markets in 2023, with the announcement of the former coinciding with news of Kane’s endorsement deal.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The study’s authors stopped short of claiming the coinciding diversification of Cretaceous plants and oviraptorosaurs (the larger dinosaur group encompassing caenagnathidae) are directly related.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of coinciding
Verb
  • In a corresponding move, the Panthers promoted outside linebacker Nick Hampton off the practice squad.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Some people wore stickers displaying the number 13, corresponding to the digits Lula voters punch into the electronic voting machines, while others the number 22, representing Flávio Bolsonaro at the polls.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of corresponding
Verb
  • Here is a map and table with the conforming loan limits by county for 2026.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than conforming to what others — especially her brothers — expect of her, Red Jacob urges Ellen to play to her own unique strengths.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of conforming
Verb
  • Before agreeing to anything, though, make sure the debt is legitimate and confirm who has the authority to collect it.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • After agreeing to a buyout with the Mavericks in August before joining the Heat this past offseason, Thompson played against the Mavericks for the first time on Monday since his departure.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of agreeing
Verb
  • Zelenskyy’s challenge of defending Ukraine against Putin and adjusting to Trump’s complicity in Putin’s deadly assaults reminds us of that adage about history not repeating itself but rhyming.
    — Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Much of Bread & Butter was made with reverence for the path Droog’s taken, from his early days of mistaken identity to rhyming with Madlib on The Tonight Show.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of rhyming
Verb
  • People with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, young children and anyone 65 or older are at higher risk of developing complications from the flu, and Turner urged anyone fitting those categories to take extra precautions this season.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The sofa stops being the problem and starts fitting into a room that feels deliberate.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 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
  • Organizers arranged flights and hotels along the way and provided instructions on answering immigration officers’ questions.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Their flexibility is useful when writing, summarizing, brainstorming, or answering broad questions.
    — Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of answering

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“Jibing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibing. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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