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
It’s designed with a lightweight, ribbed knit that channels the carefree vibe of a cool summer evening at the beach, while the V-neck cut remains easy to put on or remove in a hurry at TSA.
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Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Toffoli isn’t the only one who gets ribbed for his age.
—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
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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
Toffoli isn’t the only one who gets ribbed for his age.
—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
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
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Andrew Lloyd Webber, the composer behind such durable hits as Cats (1981), Phantom of the Opera, and Evita, has teased a new musical about the early 20th century theft of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, the Mona Lisa.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Or maybe, as some eyebrow-raising posts on social media jokingly teased, foreshadowing a possible papal presidential run?—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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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
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Bullock joked at CinemaCon, referencing Kidman's viral AMC ad.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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In one string of messages, officers used the N-word to describe Mitchell’s relatives and joked about what would happen after Concannon and Chavez’s names were made public.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Ribbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbed. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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