How to Use rib in a Sentence

rib

1 of 2 noun
  • For a mild version, discard the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño slices.
    Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Pork spare ribs go low and slow for four and a half to seven.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The rib bone that makes the noise is larger and more rigid in males than in females.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Cut the seaweed and celery ribs into pieces and add to the broth.
    Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The impact had broken their ribs and burst their lungs.
    Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
  • Remove the ribs from the foil and brush with barbecue sauce.
    Kathy Mooreand, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • People in Austin travel over miles to find the best brisket, ribs or sausage.
    Gary Stern, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The crispy ribs are tossed in Nashville hot sauce, then served with pickles and slaw.
    Kellie Walton, Redbook, 28 July 2023
  • The rally started when Hess hit Sprague-Lott in the ribs with a fastball.
    Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 13 Apr. 2024
  • Lower the weight so that your elbows are at your ribs, and the top heads of the weights are at your shoulders.
    Men's Health, 8 May 2023
  • The driver of the Honda suffered a fractured rib and an injury to the side of his head.
    Tonya Alanez, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Hands bleed and callous, muscles tear, oars can snap back and crack a rib.
    Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 24 Dec. 2023
  • His ribs were fractured and his back was broken in two places.
    Kathleen McGrory, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2024
  • Before the garlic begins to brown, add the meat (pork rib, pork bone, or 1 lb.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The restaurant chain has prime rib on the menu starting Valentine's Day through Feb. 18.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
  • In the clip, the orca surges directly into the shark's side with enough power to break the great white's ribs.
    Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Drain ribs and rinse well, then pat meat dry with paper towels.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
  • With only 30 minutes of hands-on time, these ribs will be fall-off-the-bone tender.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023
  • The 16-year-old victim suffered contusions to his ribs when he was punched in the chest, records state.
    Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 10 Aug. 2023
  • This resulted in great ribs with a dark, glossy finish and tacky sauce.
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
  • Bergeron was injured in the first period of Game 5 and missed the rest of the contest with a broken rib.
    Andrew Mahoney, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2023
  • In his life, Ötzi the Iceman suffered eight broken ribs.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023
  • Dogs howling at my spinal cord, tails curled between my ribs.
    Hazlitt, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Keep your core engaged to keep your ribs from flaring and your back from arching.
    Brett Williams, Men's Health, 13 June 2023
  • Brittany wore a Sau Lee gown with a crystal crop top that showed off her abs and rib tattoo.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 1 May 2024
  • Slice three or four ribs, slather them with your favorite barbecue sauce, and place the ribs between the bread slices.
    Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The four got out of the truck and a fight ensued, with Baker eventually pulling out a knife and stabbing Doar in the rib.
    Kareem Fahim, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Go for the specials menu and get rewarded with dry-aged sashimi, fish ribs, and fish wings!
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 17 July 2023
  • Then diners arrived in droves to chow down on crab legs and prime rib while marveling at panoramic views of the city.
    Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
  • That point is generally about halfway between the lowest rib and the tip of the hip bone.
    Michelle Pugle, Health, 7 Oct. 2023
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rib

2 of 2 verb
  • Adding to the glam swim look is the lace-up front and ribbed texture.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2023
  • But his brother couldn't help but rib him about the trend.
    Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2023
  • The crew neck style has ribbed hems and cuffs and a unique knitted design down the front.
    Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024
  • What's more, both pieces are ribbed knit and can be worn out to drinks or at the airport bar.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024
  • There's a ribbed bodysuit that looks cute paired with slim fit pants or with jeans.
    Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • When the men head off, Molly and Kelli rib her about their Black Love™.
    Cate Young, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2021
  • Head here to get the scoop on the ribbing Schoop is getting from his teammates in Tigers camp.
    Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Malia Obama used to love to rib her father for his dad jokes.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The group of friends love to rib each other, Beardsley said.
    Gina Ferazzi, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2021
  • This ribbed long sleeve is sleek, smooths your stomach, and stays in place with its snap closure.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Think: the drop sleeves, distinct ribbing at the neck, cuffs, and hem, and of course, the blue stripe details on the arm for a touch of prep-factor.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The skirt is an easy one to pack and pair with one-piece bikinis or bandeau tops, silk camisoles, and ribbed crop tank tops.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2023
  • Harvey wore the two-piece with gold body chains, anklets, and ribbed chunky gold hoop earrings.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2023
  • In the sweet snap, Malti, who wears a pair of green ribbed joggers and a gray onesie, peers out the window while placing her hands on the sill.
    Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 3 May 2023
  • Lenny’s daughter wasn’t the only one who gently ribbed 59-year-old the ab-tastic rock icon.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The ribbed design has charming details like a spread collar at the neck and a side slit to show off your shoes and a little leg.
    Andie Kanaras, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The birthday man on the other hand, wore a loose beige ribbed suit with a white tee from Bottega Veneta.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Oct. 2023
  • The fabric of her top is ribbed and casual, while the end of her wrap skirt trails behind her into the car, adding some drama to the 'fit.
    Alexandra Schneider, Seventeen, 14 July 2023
  • It’s designed with ribbing along the collar and is available in sizes S-1X and eight colors.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 15 Jan. 2024
  • In a video included in the post, Lipa swapped her white button-down for a slouchy ribbed T-shirt, also in white.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Apr. 2023
  • This Long Sleeve Shirt is the perfect place to start with its ribbed design and asymmetrical fit.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Donovan Mitchell said that the Jazz like to rib Bogdanovic a little bit about his offensive game.
    Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 June 2021
  • Princess Anne and King Charles proved that good-natured sibling ribbing never takes a rest.
    Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The range also includes ribbed long-sleeve maxi dresses with slits and puffer jackets that come in hot Barbie pink and black.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The collar, waistband, and wrists have ribbed detailing to change up the texture, while the pockets have snaps to keep things secure.
    Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Some people rib him with a ‘Wow, good for you’ or emotion-dump about their own social media hang-ups.
    Tatum Hunter, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The crewneck sweater is super soft, complete with ribbed details and a stretchy waistband.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
  • The band that wraps around the phone's perimeter is ribbed, and there is diamond knurling on the camera shutter button.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 11 May 2023
  • Pair the trendsetting style with a bikini top, graphic tee, ribbed tank or even a bustier, and let your inner Ariel free.
    Sarah Maberry, seventeen.com, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Play on the biker theme with a white ribbed top and black leather skinny jeans, with red lips serving as your sole accessory.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024

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