rib
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
If Aaron Judge cannot hit, he cannot help the Yankees, and they entered play Sunday 18-20 since he suffered a rib injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
We tend to think of ambitious centerpiece proteins as the terrain of cold-weather holidays: the Thanksgiving turkey, the glazed ham or the New Year’s Eve prime rib.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
The British number one sustained a rib injury in the build-up to Roland Garros after he "overdid it with the preparation".
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
But three months after proposing to his girlfriend, he discovered that not only did he want one, he needed mini Yorkshire puddings with prime rib and horseradish cream at the event.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
My rib cage screams as each cough pulls more and more air from my lungs, my eyes starting to water.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
![]()
Then he felt a kick to the ribs and heard his father, a military veteran, saying, “Are you OK? Are you OK? Get up, get up—people are hurt.”
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
My favorite Father’s Day gifts are a terrible breakfast concocted by my daughters and an afternoon at the smoker where no one mentions what the ribs are doing to my arteries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
It’s Didion’s ability to undermine — to slip a blade between the ribs — in a single sentence that has always thrilled the critic in me.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Scientists recovered parts of the dinosaur's spine, including more than 30 vertebrae from the neck, back, and tail, along with several ribs and part of the pelvis.
From Science Daily ● May 12, 2026
I’d bet a week of bread that some of his ribs are broken.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
![]()
“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
Don Cheadle later ribbed Clooney on stage when the duo presented an award, saying Chalamet “was 3 the last time you won.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
Oatmeal, the once-humble slop of Puritans and heart-healthy dads, now served in ribbed ceramic bowls under a snowfall of hemp hearts and bee pollen.
From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2025
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
Mr. Lemoncello had changed out of his judge’s costume into some kind of cat burglar outfit—black pants, ribbed black turtleneck, and sporty black beret.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
![]()
On Wednesday, the usual bad-tempered jibes and angry exchanges witnessed in the political theatre of the weekly Prime Minister's Questions, were replaced by gentle ribbing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
When the two heads of government met at a summit in Egypt last October, Trump was chummy, playfully ribbing the tall Spanish leader about which of them would prevail on defense spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
“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
When Paul pressed him again about his lack of apology, lack of contrition, and inability to even say he “misspoke,” while ribbing him about his “low impulse control” and presentation of “machismo,” Mullin didn’t waver.
From Slate ● Mar. 18, 2026
Her father sat next to Prince Con, who suffered the good-natured ribbing of Kaede’s three brothers for cutting off his hair.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing rib
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Middle School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!