jive 1 of 3

slang

jive

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noun

jive

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jive
Adjective
There was no question that Olympian Ilona and partner Alan would take another shot at the jive after their previous jive performance on Hair Metal night ended with Ilona in tears. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024 So don’t be the jive turkey that launches a political brawl. Mike Vogel, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
There was no question that Olympian Ilona and partner Alan would take another shot at the jive after their previous jive performance on Hair Metal night ended with Ilona in tears. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024 While Carrie Ann noted that Chandler had the hardest season of all the contestants, their jive earned raves across the board and nabbed them yet another perfect score of 30. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
The series seems to jive with head coach Dan Hurley’s desire to play tough non-conference games against the top programs in the sport. Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025 And that doesn’t necessarily jive with the perception of the team, say, in the regular season. Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jive
Adjective
  • Kornet, who nearly recorded a triple double (10 points, nine rebounds, seven blocks) in Game 5 was late on rotations.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025
  • The Cowgirls grew their lead to 3-1 with a double to left-center field by Rachael Hathoot.
    Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • While the terminology might not be scientific, there’s ample research that lends support to the idea as a whole.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • Working on a film or television set is no different, in fact, often the most experienced players in these environments are recognized by their use of such terminology.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • Prevost was so dedicated to becoming a priest, his brother would tease him about being the pope.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 11 May 2025
  • However, the new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has teased an agreement over the terms for such a ceasefire as Kyiv's allies meet in the Ukrainian capital this weekend.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • Some users joked about how much time was spent deliberating over the name change.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • The Kansas City Chiefs star joked to his brother Jason Kelce that he had been coerced into saying the number 13 — a nod to his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s lucky number — while discussing the week’s special guests, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth on Wednesday, May 14.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • YouTube has further cracked down on fake movie trailer channels.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 May 2025
  • This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home.
    Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Many learners struggle with deciding whether to focus on MSA or a regional dialect, which impacts their ability to communicate effectively in real-world scenarios.
    Geoffrey Alphonso, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
  • Koine Greek—the dialect of the New Testament—was then the lingua franca of the eastern-Mediterranean world, although, of course, familiarity with it ranged from erudite scholarship to learning a few words for the sake of haggling in the marketplace.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
Verb
  • But just kidding, actually $14 'cuz the orange tags were 50 percent off.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
  • All kidding aside, Armstrong believes Steen will be ready in 2026.
    Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 7 May 2025
Adjective
  • By After Testing Over 30 Best Sellers By Siena Gagliano Unlike balms, which can make lip color slide around, a primer locks it in while keeping lips soft and comfortable.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
  • For lip color, reach for the Merit Beauty Signature lipsticks.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Jive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jive. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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