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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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Recent Examples of rib
Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
To Commanders Shocking Last Second Win Millions of dollars changed with the result as the Commanders were a small underdog (+2.5 to 3-points) until game day when it was announced Jayden Daniels would start and play despite a rib injury.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
This Hanes sweatshirt is designed with a classic pullover style complete with a crewneck, long sleeves, and ribbed waistband.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And with Deebo Samuel recovering from pneumonia and departing with a rib injury to go along with an existing wrist injury.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
To Commanders Shocking Last Second Win Millions of dollars changed with the result as the Commanders were a small underdog (+2.5 to 3-points) until game day when it was announced Jayden Daniels would start and play despite a rib injury.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
The heavy-duty zipper and ribbed knit cuffs keep the cold out, and with stock running low, now’s the time to grab one before it’s gone.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
This Hanes sweatshirt is designed with a classic pullover style complete with a crewneck, long sleeves, and ribbed waistband.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rib
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At times sounding like a fanatical parody of the Mann of Reflections, Naphta argues that love of freedom and pleasure is weaker than the desire to obey.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The line between parody and true life shifts, sometimes mid-sentence.Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Saget and Coulier’s characters — who have also gained weight in old age — repeatedly make jokes about her size, which didn’t sit right with the Tanneritos hosts.John Russell, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Former President Donald Trump‘s confidence in the 2024 election is spilling over into making jokes about past comments that nearly derailed his political career.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
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Oz’s crippled leg and heavier build sets him apart from his siblings, and the two often tease him.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Grimes teased what viewers can expect from Yellowstone's final outing.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Leverage Relevant, Real-World Examples Anchor your phishing spoofs in recent, relevant, real-world examples of similar attacks and the subsequent outcomes.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Brief clips from the special are shown in the spoof shared on social media, accompanied by corrections or confirmations by a fact-checker by the name of Katie.Jessica Wang, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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By actively engaging in speech and listening for a response, Archie is not only finding a way to make his friends and family laugh, but also boosting his neural processing capacities.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Both versions delivered a skillful cocktail of laughs and scares without true paranormal activity.Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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All kidding aside, people who are intentionally running ingredient households tend to prioritize fresh, whole foods and shop for meals, not snacks.Suzanne Hayes, Parents, 31 Oct. 2024
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And Apple isn’t kidding about finding a quiet space to take this test.Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Beloved satire website the Onion bought Alex Jones’s misinformation hub in a bankruptcy auction, the New York Times reports.Justin Curto, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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But Grande does have experience on both the stage and screen, having appeared on Broadway's 13: The Musical and starring on Nickelodeon sitcoms Victorious and Sam & Cat, as well as Adam McKay's sci-fi political satire Don't Look Up.Jessica Wang, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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When Game opened on Lexington Road in 2013, words like kangaroo, rabbit, and yak weren’t seen on many menus.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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The same asymmetry exists in the Himalayan Highlands, where wild yaks – a critically important species for Tibetan people – are estimated to number perhaps 15,000 to 20,000, compared with 14 million domestic yaks.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2024
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“Rib.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rib. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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