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
Both Nanjiani’s castmates, and Davies and Horne, ribbed him as a famous Hollywood interloper on their little show, and that label stuck in a way that seemed to limit his gameplay and constrain the show’s own sense of humor.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Choose from waffle, ribbed terry, luxe styles and more for elevated relaxation.
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
The chic co-ord features a relaxed sleeveless top and ribbed wide-leg bottoms.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Laughing, McVay bumped Berry’s shoulder and ribbed him about the rule change proposal the Browns had recently submitted for consideration to the NFL’s competition committee, on which McVay serves.
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Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
These slip-on sneakers get a leg up (pun intended) for their ribbed, chunky lug soles.
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
This late-maturing Mexican heirloom tomato is as sweet and tasty as much as it is heavily ribbed.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Perfect for a summer table, this ribbed beauty offers an elevated option when desiring a traditional goblet style.
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Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
For a decadent splurge, try this Poetry cashmere ribbed top instead in ivory.
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Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Choose from waffle, ribbed terry, luxe styles and more for elevated relaxation.
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
The chic co-ord features a relaxed sleeveless top and ribbed wide-leg bottoms.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Laughing, McVay bumped Berry’s shoulder and ribbed him about the rule change proposal the Browns had recently submitted for consideration to the NFL’s competition committee, on which McVay serves.
—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
These slip-on sneakers get a leg up (pun intended) for their ribbed, chunky lug soles.
—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
This late-maturing Mexican heirloom tomato is as sweet and tasty as much as it is heavily ribbed.
—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Perfect for a summer table, this ribbed beauty offers an elevated option when desiring a traditional goblet style.
—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
For a decadent splurge, try this Poetry cashmere ribbed top instead in ivory.
—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ribbed
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As the episode teased, 12 new boys are set to make their Love Island USA debut on Monday, June 22, continuing the high-stakes week full of fresh connections, messy romances and shocking twists.
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This was first teased during an animation segment at CinemaCon, then apparently teased again at Annecy today in the Warner reel.
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Naturally, Kelly gets kidded about that as well.
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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.
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As a result, Chicago fans on social media joked the move was a franchise tradition.
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During a May appearance on Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Plaza joked that even going into labor wouldn't keep her from fulfilling her obligation to the host.
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“Ribbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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