ribbed

Example Sentences

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“In the Bozeman area, are you going to get ribbed and teased for being from L.A.? Yes. But do I think people really care after you get that ribbing? No,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

To him, the ribbed vault and flying buttress were the epitome of rational construction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Even just a glossy pad of butter melting into something green and ribbed and tender.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

I hung out with two Republican guys in suits who live in Brussels; they merrily ribbed each other and spoke about the importance of freedom to the American spirit.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2025

One size can fit all because the skirt flares out and the top is ribbed elastic that can stretch to accommodate most anyone.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon