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or jibe
as in to ridicule
to make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter
teammates gibing each other when one fouls up an important play
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Recent Examples of gibe
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
This forced the British to make jibes to get down to the bottom of the course while the Americans jibed just once, and that was the deciding factor in securing what went on to be an easy victory.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Cronin’s system wasn’t jibing with a point guard who thrives in transition and a center unfamiliar with the paint.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Tate makes the case that the consistent proportion of students earning a 1400 or higher on the SAT doesn’t jibe with the fall in NAEP scores.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The allegations in his case, which jibe with those in the Maduro indictment, have roots reaching back even further to 1999.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
When the Dickinson fascicles were turned over to Mabel Loomis Todd, Susan’s crucial position as primary audience for Emily’s poetry became an inconvenient and irrelevant piece of information that did not jibe with the popular image of a nineteenth-century poetess.
—Via Chronicle Books, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Such concerns appear to jibe with rising public concerns about the cost of food, housing and other necessities.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
He was pressured all night by linebackers Micah Parsons and Rashan Gary and the offense didn’t jibe well for the most part.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2026
In the final race, when Canfield was vying with Slingsby for the lead at the first turning mark, the Australians foiled through their first jibe and into a commanding lead.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Mamdani hit back at Tuberville’s jibe, which falsely suggested that Mamdani or Muslims support terrorism.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Carr’s jibe struck me as weirdly TV-centric, in a very Trumpian sense.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
In response to Trump’s post, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stressed the region’s free health care system and pointed out the differences in a gibe at the U.S. system.
—Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Leno later said he felt humiliated by Kimmel’s jibe.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The foolishness of the governor’s gibe was underscored by the progressive, staunchly anti-Trump Democratic mayor of San Jose.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Roy Keane’s ‘prawn sandwiches’ jibe had interesting origins.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
But overall, the global findings jibe with other research that has demonstrated that young people today have been showing many positive trends, including a tendency to be more empathetic, less narcissistic, more inclusive and even more patient than past generations.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
This forced the British to make jibes to get down to the bottom of the course while the Americans jibed just once, and that was the deciding factor in securing what went on to be an easy victory.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Cronin’s system wasn’t jibing with a point guard who thrives in transition and a center unfamiliar with the paint.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Tate makes the case that the consistent proportion of students earning a 1400 or higher on the SAT doesn’t jibe with the fall in NAEP scores.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The allegations in his case, which jibe with those in the Maduro indictment, have roots reaching back even further to 1999.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
When the Dickinson fascicles were turned over to Mabel Loomis Todd, Susan’s crucial position as primary audience for Emily’s poetry became an inconvenient and irrelevant piece of information that did not jibe with the popular image of a nineteenth-century poetess.
—Via Chronicle Books, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Such concerns appear to jibe with rising public concerns about the cost of food, housing and other necessities.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
He was pressured all night by linebackers Micah Parsons and Rashan Gary and the offense didn’t jibe well for the most part.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
The casual references to him as a billionaire, however, is one gibe that Lamont laughs off.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2026
In the final race, when Canfield was vying with Slingsby for the lead at the first turning mark, the Australians foiled through their first jibe and into a commanding lead.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Mamdani hit back at Tuberville’s jibe, which falsely suggested that Mamdani or Muslims support terrorism.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
Carr’s jibe struck me as weirdly TV-centric, in a very Trumpian sense.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
In response to Trump’s post, Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stressed the region’s free health care system and pointed out the differences in a gibe at the U.S. system.
—Kirsten Grieshaber, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Leno later said he felt humiliated by Kimmel’s jibe.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2025
The foolishness of the governor’s gibe was underscored by the progressive, staunchly anti-Trump Democratic mayor of San Jose.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Roy Keane’s ‘prawn sandwiches’ jibe had interesting origins.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gibe
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On Thursday, though, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf – who is leading negotiations for Tehran and has emerged as the key voice of the Iranian government – ridiculed the notion of blockading Iran, pointing to the country’s extensive land and maritime borders.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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DeSantis has ridiculed Jeffries’ threat, including on Thursday.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
Noun
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While some celebrants have greeted these caricatures with cathartic jeers and sneers, others are shocked and outraged.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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From the sneer of Billy Idol to the smooth sashaying of Sade, the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees amplify the institution’s commitment to recognizing a diverse slate.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The two men embraced and spoke after Ross’ performance — a scene Hart mocked by implying Ross was kissing up to the GOAT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the sketch, Sherman wore oversized fake teeth and mocked Wood’s Manchester accent in a line about removing fluoride from water and eating monkeys.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Continue reading … MAP WARS HEAT UP — DeSantis dares Hakeem Jeffries to visit Florida after 'f-around and find out' taunt.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Not only did Clark’s team go on to win, the taunt — much like a number of other moments involving the sharpshooting former Hawkeye — went viral.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The jeers from 76ers fans began hours before the Celtics took the court Friday night for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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When the Wagners have stepped to the free-throw line, the main video board inside Rocket Arena has shown the University of Michigan logo in an attempt to prompt jeers.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The president has spent a decade calling his rivals communists and traitors, among other hyperbolic insults.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to Politico, the conversation was nothing but a tirade of insults.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kim Kardashian recovered from being booed for about 15 seconds upon taking the podium to receiving big laughs and applause for some of her quips.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the Saudi collector was prepared with a quip.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At one point, a social studies teacher stood up from the crowd and yelled that the merger was an affront to Democracy before leaving the room.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its creeping annexation of the West Bank is a massive affront to human rights.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Gibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibe. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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