as in teased
to make fun of in a good-natured way
ribbed him a bit about fumbling such an easy play
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Recent Examples of ribbed
Toffoli isn’t the only one who gets ribbed for his age.
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Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The three-zone mattress is all about lumbar and hip support with ribbed cushioning.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Its high-neck design and ribbed hem and cuffs combine classic Irish texture and elegance that also keeps you toasty while walking from pub to pub.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
These ribbed T-shirts come in neutral colors that pair with everything.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
The wide smooth back and ribbed band under the bust support without restriction.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
With four-way stretch and a weighty drape, it’s designed to feel like peach fuzz and stay in place with its wide waistband that’s ribbed on the inside.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The look is already dominating our feeds, and ribbed-glass nails also made a runway appearance during New York Fashion Week.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
The cotton-spandex blend is ribbed and attractive.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The three-zone mattress is all about lumbar and hip support with ribbed cushioning.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Its high-neck design and ribbed hem and cuffs combine classic Irish texture and elegance that also keeps you toasty while walking from pub to pub.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
These ribbed T-shirts come in neutral colors that pair with everything.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026
The wide smooth back and ribbed band under the bust support without restriction.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
With four-way stretch and a weighty drape, it’s designed to feel like peach fuzz and stay in place with its wide waistband that’s ribbed on the inside.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The look is already dominating our feeds, and ribbed-glass nails also made a runway appearance during New York Fashion Week.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Feb. 2026
The cotton-spandex blend is ribbed and attractive.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ribbed
Verb
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Dion teased her comeback with posters spotted throughout Paris on Monday and a few pictures of herself in the City of Love on Instagram.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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The trend was kicked off — perhaps unknowingly — by McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski, whose lackluster nibble of the new Big Arch burger was widely teased by the internet last month.—
Seattle Times,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With the Heat’s social media team posting a video of the dunks, Jakucionis joked that the video is fake.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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William joked about the difficulty of navigating the vast spaces of Lambeth Palace, while Kate spoke about the gardens, emphasizing their role as spaces of reflection and tranquility for clergy and visitors.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Ribbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbed. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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