jibe

verb

ˈjīb How to pronounce jibe (audio)
Definition of jibenext
as in to coincide
to be in agreement on every point that doesn't jibe with what I know about his character

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Recent Examples of jibe But there’s also a tendency to get stuck there, especially if the consumer doesn’t jibe with an unfamiliar product. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 Brick and mortar was up just 0.7%, which jibes with the performance over the last few weeks of Best Buy, a disappointing Club stock. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024 The Granite models are covered under a highly permissive Apache 2 license, which jibes with IBM’s broad commitment to open source. — Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Adding Taillon and his $18 million average annual value would not seem to jibe with such a goal, although Yu Darvish’s ongoing stay on the restricted list could buy San Diego some flexibility. — Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 27 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for jibe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jibe
  1. coincide
  2. correspond
  3. conform
  4. fit
  5. agree
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  • Her Forest appointment coincided with the hiring of Dave Long — former Forest boys academy coach and women’s football coach developer and talent reporter — as head of the girls’ academy.
    — Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The purging of bureaucrats has often coincided with zealous announcements of a new golden age.
    — Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of coincide
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  • Hallucinations occur when your sensory perception does not correspond to external stimuli.
    — Anna Choi, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
    — USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of correspond
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  • Such policies may compel Muslim employees to choose between adhering to their religious values or conforming to professional standards that do not reflect their cultural and religious identity, potentially leading to perceptions of unprofessionalism.
    — Aparna Rae, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • More importantly, Lara wants women to embrace their bodies’ natural processes rather than feel pressured to conform to societal expectations or follow conventional paths that don’t seem to be working in their favor.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of conform
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  • But he’s dependably found a way to fit it into new comedic spaces as needed, time and again.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • According to Project 2025, school choice – which gives students the freedom to choose schools that best fit their needs – should be promoted through tuition tax credits and vouchers that provide students with public funds to attend private school.
    — Fred L. Pincus, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of fit
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  • Green Bay agreed to a one-year deal with Hardman, who spent the majority of his first six NFL seasons with Kansas City.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • And while there are options for those wanting to stick to brighter blonde shades, most experts agree that this spring is all about warmth and deep hues.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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