JIBES Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

jibes

verb

present tense third-person singular of jibe

as in coincides

to be in agreement on every point that doesn't jibe with what I know about his character

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For Olivia Allen, the second rotation of Ana Viktoria Dzinic’s solo at Nicoletti in Shoreditch—which coincides with a solo booth over at Frieze London—is a must.

— Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
The release coincides with the film’s exhibition at the Paris Cinémathèque Française as part of the ongoing Belmondo retrospective.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of coincides

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Not every state conforms to the federal rules, and an investor’s residence may change over the holding period, so federal tax deferral doesn’t always produce identical state-tax treatment.

— Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of conforms

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From there, the team determines whether the dance will feature a solo performer or a duo or trio, as well as the type of character that fits best.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The shopper knows when the order will arrive and picks the shipping method that fits their needs.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of fits

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The result is a politics in which almost everyone agrees that reform is urgently needed, provided someone else pays, and their own group’s advantages remain untouched.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
If the Tax Court agrees that rescheduling eliminates section 280E liability for past years, cannabis businesses could seek refunds for multiple prior tax years.

— Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of agrees

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Other technology at the library includes an automatic book sorter, a conveyor belt that scans returned books and sorts them for reshelving or return to other libraries.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
The Cat Fanciers' Association sorts cat coats into both color and pattern.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026

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