His criticism of the Thai people doesn't jibe at all with my experience of them.
Source: tatoeba (729888)
Jibe
/d͡ʒaɪb/
Synonyms for "jibe" (166 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (34)
Strong matches (49)
cast aboutchangechange coursechange the headingcheckcheck outcheckerchimechopchop and changecoherecoincidecome aboutcome aroundcome roundconcurconformconform withconsist withcooperate
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corresponddegeneratedeterioratedeviatedivergediversifydouble a pointdovetailfall in togetherfetch aboutfit infit togetherflopgeegogo aboutgo togethergo withgybe
Verb(6 words)
Noun(4 words)
Related words (83)
Noun(16 words)
hang togetherharmonizehaul aroundheave roundhithold togetherimproveinterlockintersectjibe all standinglockmatchmelioratemiss staysmitigatemodulatemutateoverlapparallelply
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put aboutput backregisterregister withrespond toreviveround a pointsheershiftsing in chorusslewsort withsquaresquare withsquelchstackstand togethersuitswerveswing roundswing the sterntacktake a turntallythrow aboutturnturn asideturn backturn intoturn the cornertwitundergo a changevaryveerwarpwearwear shipwindworsenyaw
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: gibe, about ship, accord, agree, agree.
- Sentence evidence is available for jibe, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "jibe".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "jibe"
Keep "jibe" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "jibe" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "jibe", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "jibe" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesMore specific
12 entriesCollocations
11 entriesclean jibecutting jibehard jibemake a jibesailing jibesardonic jibesharp jibesnide jibetaunting jibeverbal jibewitty jibe
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
5 entriessimilar
9 entriesSample sentences
23 total sentences available.
Something here doesn't jibe.
Source: tatoeba (10544517)
I'm tired of your anti-science jibe from your religion.
Source: tatoeba (10790050)
I'll bet you've had thousands of dreams about things that never happened, and yet here you're picking out one that appears to jibe with the prof's absence from Gold hill, and trying to make us think it's a warning.
Source: tatoeba (11835644)
Showing 4 of 23 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "jibe"?
Closest matches include gibe, about ship, accord, agree, agree.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "jibe"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.