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

In one recent gibe, Zelensky showcased a photo of an apparent Russian missile fragment, found near his residence in Kyiv.

From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2022

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

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2021

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