as in to reproduce
to copy an idea, a piece of writing, etc., from someone else
She cribbed a line or two from her favorite poet.
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Recent Examples of crib
Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2022
Sporty seats, racing stripes, and a spoiler that looks cribbed straight from a Focus RS then round out the aesthetic enhancements.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Amelia Edelman, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
Not in the crib kept in her mother’s bedroom, but on the living room sofa.
—Michael Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
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Verb
There’s a reason why every other major social platform, including Facebook and TikTok, cribbed the blue badges for their own networks.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2022
Sporty seats, racing stripes, and a spoiler that looks cribbed straight from a Focus RS then round out the aesthetic enhancements.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
Some of the best family-friendly hostels across Europe include cribs, high chairs and game rooms for the kids.
—Amelia Edelman, NPR, 25 Jan. 2025
Not in the crib kept in her mother’s bedroom, but on the living room sofa.
—Michael Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crib
Verb
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This was seen by more than one million people on X and was reproduced extensively on social media and legacy media outlets.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Evans reproduces an illustration from an 1816 catalog of Sheffield iron products showing nine different hoes.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The new mom also shared a photo of the baby girl lying bundled in a bassinet.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Aim for at least half, though ideally more, of your baby's naps to be in their bassinet or crib.—
Heather Gowen Walsh,
Parents,
13 Feb. 2025
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It’s got the red vinyl booths and the jukebox and everything.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2025
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Participants are encouraged to incorporate this theme into their booth’s display.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Inspired by the Panama diary invented in 1908, the notebook is lightweight, portable and the ideal travel companion.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Likely because most shoppers couldn’t wear those clothes, designers increasingly turned their attention to footwear, striving to invent the next hit shoe.—
Kin Woo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Imagine visitors from around the world paying tribute to the cradle of civilization, enjoying all of Syria's majestic nature and history in safety and security.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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His lightning-quick, single-leg takedown went right into a cradle.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The city has sued a handful of property owners seeking to label their properties as public nuisances under the state's bawdy house statute.—
Mary Spicuzza,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
31 Oct. 2019
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There was probably at least one bawdy house, but it isn’t mentioned.—
Arthur Hart,
idahostatesman,
7 Apr. 2018
Noun
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All proceeds from each box sold stay with local troops and councils to fund experiences like camps, trips, service projects and other activities throughout the year.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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While big box giants jump on the NA boom, mom-and-pop shops prioritize community with a personal touch.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Einstein need to learn how to manipulate concrete Just after the announcement that a new jail was coming, Einstein began plotting, according to FBI records.—
Keith Sharon,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The president’s special commission now has an unprecedented ability to view and manipulate information at many federal agencies.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Crib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crib. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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