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

While the term has come to be seen as an admirable quality in a leader who can overcome deficiencies that would doom anyone else, Mrs. Schroeder’s gibe was not intended as a compliment.

From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2023

Saget then immediately changed his mind, almost as if he recognized that the humanity of this thought outpaced the fun of his gibe.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2022

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

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2021

Johnny had seen enough of Madge and Dorcas and their suitors to know that the gibe about poor boys aspiring to Miss Lavinia had gone home.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes