gibe

Example Sentences

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Though the accusation doesn’t gibe with Mia’s slowly returning memories, it’s one more signal to her that the rebuilding process is fraught, incomplete and fragile enough to be approached with understanding above all.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2023

They seem to gibe perfectly until they don’t.

From New York Times • May 22, 2023

Apparently unaware of the gibe, Mr Biden said he agreed.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2021

“He’s a little different. We have all types,” the president said in a good-natured gibe.

From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2020

The words jibe, gibe, and jive are all verbs meaning to “kid” or “heckle.” lay/lie.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner