Thesaurus results for RIB

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noun

as in parody

a work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect the movie is a rib of the "dramatic love story" that was so popular in the 1950s

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as in joke

something said or done to cause laughter began to lose his sense of humor after being the butt of his friends' ribs once too often

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verb

as in to tease

to make fun of in a good-natured way ribbed him a bit about fumbling such an easy play

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Noun

Deep shadows hollowed the space beneath his shoulder blades, and the full outline of each rib was visible under his skin. —

Maggie Slepian, Longreads, 15 Aug. 2024 The Sage Room Steak House across the street at Harveys offers a different vibe — rustic and Western — but similar sweeping views of the lake and steakhouse classics, including prime rib and lobster tail. —

Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2024

Verb

It’s finished with a crew neckline and ribbed cuffs. —

Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024 Hanes ribbed cotton-jersey tank $95 NET-A-PORTER $95 REVOLVE The Long Short Like your trusty 501s, a long denim short is just as essential in a transitional capsule wardrobe. —

Vogue Shopping Editors, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rib

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