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as in responding
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
didn't answer right away when the detective asked him where he'd been for the last three hours
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2
as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
sorry, I haven't seen anyone answering to that description
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3
as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
I don't have a box cutter as such, but will this knife answer the purpose?
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as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
try to answer this riddle
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Recent Examples of answering
One the Philadelphia Phillies slugger isn't particularly interested in answering.
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CBS News, 16 May 2026
On the one hand, the men in charge of teams are held to account at least twice a week for nine months, rain or shine, albeit answering different versions of the same question a lot of the time.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 May 2026
One the Philadelphia Phillies slugger isn't particularly interested in answering.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
According to authorities, the students stayed calm while speaking with the 911 operator, accurately answering questions and relaying information because Fernandez-Delgado was too ill to communicate clearly.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 May 2026
In honor of May being ALS Awareness Month, the content creator, 37, has continued her annual tradition of answering viewers' questions about her amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which she was diagnosed with in 2022.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The filmmaker crafted something that provides a narrative without answering everything for us.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Last year, Master Gardener volunteers staffed outreach tables at more than 15 locations and 33 community events across the Kansas City metro, sharing information and answering gardening questions face-to-face with the public.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
She was blessed with an unstinting energy and buoyancy that had her dashing off postcards far and wide, answering e-mails with improvised poetry, and cold-calling younger writers to offer encouragement.
—Pico Iyer, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
CBS News, 16 May 2026
On the one hand, the men in charge of teams are held to account at least twice a week for nine months, rain or shine, albeit answering different versions of the same question a lot of the time.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 May 2026
One the Philadelphia Phillies slugger isn't particularly interested in answering.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
According to authorities, the students stayed calm while speaking with the 911 operator, accurately answering questions and relaying information because Fernandez-Delgado was too ill to communicate clearly.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 May 2026
In honor of May being ALS Awareness Month, the content creator, 37, has continued her annual tradition of answering viewers' questions about her amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which she was diagnosed with in 2022.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The filmmaker crafted something that provides a narrative without answering everything for us.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Last year, Master Gardener volunteers staffed outreach tables at more than 15 locations and 33 community events across the Kansas City metro, sharing information and answering gardening questions face-to-face with the public.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
She was blessed with an unstinting energy and buoyancy that had her dashing off postcards far and wide, answering e-mails with improvised poetry, and cold-calling younger writers to offer encouragement.
—Pico Iyer, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for answering
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Although adept at large-volume production, the garment maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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What began as a panel of speakers Wednesday quickly turned into a room discussion, with people expressing distress and others responding with solutions or ways to get involved, such as signing up as a registrar, to register voters.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were climbing, corresponding to high global temperatures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The web of hospitality here binds residents of all ages together for a fulfilling and memory-rich lifestyle.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Lee began working under Price in June 2023 as a public information officer, a position charged with communicating with journalists, disseminating information to the public and fulfilling public records requests.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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The company also introduced a scalable training system aimed at solving the long-standing data shortage in robotics foundation models.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Those who do not may eventually discover that their AI has been amplifying the mess rather than solving it.—
Philip Brittan,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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That might mean pausing before replying to an angry email, taking a beat before reacting to criticism or choosing a tone that diffuses tension instead of feeding it.—
Alex Vasquez,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The internet exploded with influencers posting commentary, users replying in the comment section of Cooper's post and even brands getting in on the drama.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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There are plans to install more at other parks and venues coinciding with July Fourth and Veterans Day.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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Sales had been poor and didn’t justify keeping the restaurants open or expanding the chain, co-CEO Steven Marks said during a Thursday earnings call with analysts and shareholders.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Of course, a solid weighted base also plays a big role in keeping the umbrella upright.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Last week, the South Carolina Supreme Court delivered an account of how Hill’s conduct during the 2023 double-murder trial crossed ethical and constitutional lines, ultimately unraveling the state’s conviction of Murdaugh.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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But increasingly devastating wildfires are unraveling one of the last bargains Californians have enjoyed.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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“Answering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answering. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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