Thesaurus results for CRIBBING

cribbing

verb

Definition of cribbing

present participle of crib

as in inventing

to copy an idea, a piece of writing, etc., from someone else She cribbed a line or two from her favorite poet.

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Recent Examples of cribbing Labels are cut off the clothing, not merely to deter competitors from cribbing their inventory, but to ensure the focus remains on the wondrously eclectic pieces, and not on who might have designed them. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 Although his personal favorite interpretation is Craig’s, the actor wanted to focus on the philosophical pillars of the character, rather than cribbing from anyone else’s work. — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026

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His great-great-grandfather, Antonio Cansino, was widely credited with inventing modern-day Spanish dance.

— Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Whether inventing the Bong-a-Tron or freeing themselves after hours trapped inside a Party City parking lot, these misadventures almost always hinge on weed.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of inventing

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Stratton said reproducing that level of craftsmanship today would be prohibitively expensive.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The AmeraLabs Town test print was equally impressive, reproducing tiny text, sharp corners, window openings, and fine surface detail with exceptional clarity.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reproducing

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The demonstration marked an early step toward using additive manufacturing for components traditionally produced through forging.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Gia and Stella recently joined Damon at the Odyssey premiere in Seoul—meanwhile, their older sisters have begun forging their own paths away from home.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of forging

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The experiment, therefore, suggests that empty space itself could become a new tool for manipulating quantum matter, much like other efforts to push the limits of superconducting materials.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Herrouet was arrested in November and charged with grand theft and running a scheme to defraud by employing relatives and manipulating payroll expenses, according to the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of manipulating

Verb

My own view is that the bill should have more restrictive testing requirements around edge cases—for instance, simulating power outages or major emergencies—before driverless vehicles can be deployed.

— Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026
Critically, their lawyer scattered crumpled gum wrappers in the trash and on the floor, simulating recent activity from multiple prospective buyers.

— David J. Moore, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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