How to Use rib in a Sentence

rib

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  • 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 | [email protected], 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
  • If the manic procession of goofs, gags and aggressive rib nudges don’t leave you in stitches, wait a 0.5 seconds and maybe something will inspire you to laugh.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2024
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rib

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  • 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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