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plural of jab
as in punches
a quick thrust gave the jellyfish on the beach a cautious jab with my stick

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jabs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of jab

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Noun
  • Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Employers today want people who can roll with the punches, adapt to different work setups, and thrive in any environment.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • After he's caught red-handed, the pilot goes to confront him when the captain stabs him before throwing him overboard.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • But Min-su ends up hyperventilating as Nam-gyu stabs her to death anyway.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Before the weekend's games, make sure to check out our expert picks for every Week 17 game.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Thunder also still have to figure out if/how recent lottery picks such as Wallace, Ousmane Dieng and Nikola Topic fit into their long-term plans.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Jabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jabs. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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