jibing

verb

present participle of jibe
as in coinciding
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 jibing 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 jibing
  1. coinciding
  2. corresponding
  3. conforming
  4. agreeing
  5. rhyming
  6. fitting
  7. squaring
  8. answering
Verb
  • At least 62 missing Nepali citizens were among hundreds of locals trekking in the Gosaikunda Lake area in Rasuwa, coinciding with the local festival of Janai Purnima on Friday, Sharma added.
    — Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Their choices are coinciding with employers’ own preferences for such arrangements as well.
    — Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of coinciding
Verb
  • Flying private is more popular than ever, but the luxury experience and its corresponding price tag makes these flights out of reach for most people.
    — Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Election officials would submit voters’ names, addresses, and corresponding barcode information through a federal portal.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of corresponding
Verb
  • Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Tempur-Pedic’s proprietary material is a body-conforming foam the brand uses for their popular mattresses, toppers, and pillows.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of conforming
Verb
  • Steve Nickson, the long-serving head of recruitment, handed in his notice in mid-June, subsequently agreeing to join Championship side Wrexham.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • However, that portion remains dependent on future orders and the companies agreeing on commercial terms.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of agreeing
Verb
  • That biblical idea, alongside Twain’s notion of history rhyming, also explains Burns’ pursuit of an evergreen quality in his documentaries.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Nothing is overly emphasized, but viewers who know the visual language of the show will recognize the repetition, like the second half of a rhyming couplet that completes this section of the story.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhyming
Verb
  • Perfect for home, travel, or on-the-go feeding, these Ready to Serve and Mess-Free recipes can be stored in the pantry and offer the advantages of premium nutrition while fitting seamlessly into busy households.
    — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • It can be heard outside the car, too, but Bentley hasn’t gone the route Dodge did, fitting a loud external speaker to the Charger EV.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of fitting
Verb
  • The Sun in Virgo moves through your 8th House of Shared Resources, Trust, and Mutual Support while squaring Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity, Romance, and Play.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Moon in Capricorn moves through your 4th House of Home, Family, and Emotional Roots while squaring Venus in Libra and your 1st House of Self.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of squaring
Verb
  • This includes interpreting standing rules and precedents, advising on the wording of motions, helping formulate statements, and answering parliamentary inquiries or points of order.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Imagine answering the call of nature in a dark, stinking chamber alongside dozens of strangers, all while making pleasant conversation.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of answering

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“Jibing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jibing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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