gibing

variants or jibing
present participle of gibe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of gibing Cronin’s system wasn’t jibing with a point guard who thrives in transition and a center unfamiliar with the paint. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gibing
Verb
  • Sorry, but that does not disqualify you from ridiculing a quarterback for being melodramatic.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In 2012, fury over an anti-Muslim film ridiculing the Prophet Muhammad sparked violent clashes across the Muslim world.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Vrabel was mocking but wasn't necessarily totally accurate, either.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Five times in the last two months, the president has sneered at and insulted female reporters, mocking their appearance or dismissing their credentials.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Gibing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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