How to Use sib in a Sentence

sib

noun
  • The choice is hers, and the amount is something all the sibs can decide upon.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
  • So, this is an appreciation post for the best sibs in the biz.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The two sibs have been getting in a ton of quality time since the baby was born.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 15 Mar. 2018
  • But the sib just wants to avoid blowing this up and complicating things for the sister.
    — Carolyn Hax, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2019
  • But Josh isn’t the only one wrestling with problems, as these tightknit sibs’ secrets bubble to the fore.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • If that meant the sib with the baby stayed home (or the partner), that would have been a consequence of her decision, not yours.
    — Carolyn Hax, Philly.com, 2 May 2017
  • Getting your happily-ever-after sounds nice, but the real fun seems to be in getting turnt with your wicked sibs.
    — Vulture, 29 Mar. 2023
  • If that meant the sib with the baby stayed home (or the partner), then that would have been a consequence of her decision, not yours.
    — Carolyn Hax, The Seattle Times, 2 May 2017
  • Despite their parent's separation, the Cyrus sibs are tight knit.
    — Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Lucy, Nicholas and Mary were adoring big sibs in this sweet shot of everyone at home together.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Although the sib moment was totally sweet, Willow's abs completely stole the show.
    — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 22 June 2023
  • Also, think about how long everyone has to get away — your single sibling who works remotely can probably do a longer trip than your sib who has three kids at home.
    — Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2023
  • This can lead to stress, perfectionist tendencies, and feeling not good enough when the other sibs inevitably misbehave.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Even a nominal contribution is a show of good faith, much more so than resigning yourself to helplessness beyond telling your sib what to do.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The sibs teamed up to bring back the Koko Kollection, this time with a 4-piece lipstick box and Kylie's first-ever face palette.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 26 May 2017
  • Tara, who works for Akshi, is constantly anxious about her street-wise sib, leading to some serious shouting matches between the two.
    — Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2018
  • There were always at least three trips a week to the Pleasantville Public Library, where my mother and sibs stocked up on new reading material.
    — Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
  • The Swift sibs, for all Taylor’s fame, are in most ways like other sibs—brood mates and onetime housemates who, as Taylor’s songs suggest, will share close and complex bonds for life.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Studies in the Philippines show that younger siblings tend to be shorter and weigh less than older siblings—a result perhaps of better nutrition for the older sibs in countries where food scarcity is a problem.
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • When that older sib is mega-successful, internationally-famous pop juggernaut Taylor Swift, that shadow probably feels almost impossible to escape.
    — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, 6 Aug. 2016

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