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
The pullover has ribbed cuffs and a ribbed waistband, which gives the baggier fit additional structure and a more polished look.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The whole camera is clad in a sturdy rubber, and the front is ribbed and has the GoPro logo in the company's iconic shade of blue.
—Craig Wilson, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
The pullover-style top is made from the same stretchy and breathable material and features ribbed cuffs to balance out the oversized fit.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
The singer was spotted in a variety of devastatingly cool outfits, like a red long-sleeve top and low-slung black pants, and a belted, ribbed, burgundy catsuit.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Sep. 2025
It’s ribbed for an extra cozy touch and has a flattering empire waist that will pair nicely with fall-friendly boots—either ankle or knee length.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
The striped sweater has ribbed cuffs with decorative buttons, while the corresponding midi skirt is designed with a stretchy waist and back slit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Seyfried kept the comfort-first theme going through her outfit, opting for a blush pink ribbed button-up top and matching hot pants.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
The whole camera is clad in a sturdy rubber, and the front is ribbed and has the GoPro logo in the company's iconic shade of blue.
—Craig Wilson, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
The pullover-style top is made from the same stretchy and breathable material and features ribbed cuffs to balance out the oversized fit.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
The singer was spotted in a variety of devastatingly cool outfits, like a red long-sleeve top and low-slung black pants, and a belted, ribbed, burgundy catsuit.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 18 Sep. 2025
It’s ribbed for an extra cozy touch and has a flattering empire waist that will pair nicely with fall-friendly boots—either ankle or knee length.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
The striped sweater has ribbed cuffs with decorative buttons, while the corresponding midi skirt is designed with a stretchy waist and back slit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Seyfried kept the comfort-first theme going through her outfit, opting for a blush pink ribbed button-up top and matching hot pants.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ribbed
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Then in August, Ford was back in Louisville announcing a $2 billion investment bringing a new electric vehicle assembly platform to LAP and teased a future EV truck the plant will make.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Klum already teased this year’s elaborate look sharing three photos of what appeared to be a 3D model in the works.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sucker Punch recently fired a developer who joked about right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk’s assassination after the same people who vowed to never play Yotei launched a cancel campaign against the studio.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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The pair also joked about it when the former President showed up on the podcast Michelle Obama co-hosts with her brother, titled IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Ribbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ribbed. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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