jiving

present participle of jive

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jiving In fact, the three are hosting a dinner in Madrid this week in honor of the Spanish Grand Prix, jiving with the sportier attitude of this spring collection. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 There’s no games, no shucking and jiving, everybody is really bringing their A-game. — Arushi Jacob, Variety, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jiving
Verb
  • But Guthrie wasn’t kidding, slipping into a yellow gingham dress before joining her co-hosts on the Today Show Plaza to greet visitors.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Just kidding, but seeing Angela’s team sweep Shamea’s at the Bailey Bowl basketball tournament was almost as satisfying as knowing Charles got to witness his former team’s historic win in person.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Unless the industry in question is peak grunge, Fox is joking.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Even Reddit users joined in the discussion, joking about being too old to qualify.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Robert Eggers is teasing his take on William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Social media and YouTube posts cryptically teasing that date popped up this week.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Jiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jiving. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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