rib

Example Sentences

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He adds that although people like to rib Californians, it’s generally all in good fun.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Or if you didn’t win, there was still plenty to savor Sunday night, including buffet stations bursting with sliders, spring rolls and short rib bao buns.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The adventures into fashion can relax players in the locker room prior to games, as athletes rib one another for their more brash selections.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

California Pizza Kitchen aims to highlight its diverse sit-down menu, which includes cedar plank salmon and braised short rib served with pappardelle pasta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

Something beneath his rib cage strained and fluttered, bashing against the old walls around his heart.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat