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verb

present tense third-person singular of reply
1
as in responds
to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence) replied to the news that she had won the scholarship by jumping around the room and cheering

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as in answers
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction please reply to my question at your earliest convenience

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noun

plural of reply
1
as in responses
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior decided the best reply to a wrongful discharge from employment was a lawsuit claiming discrimination

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as in reactions
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question I look forward to your reply to my request

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Recent Examples of replies
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Thomas comments with three lovestruck emojis, and Kerstin replies with two. — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 If the interviewer replies that no urgent issues ever come up - take that with a grain of salt. — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026 But Eunice only replies that the chairwoman is excited to work with him and Ashley on the wellness center. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 Maddy replies that Cassie might currently just be a big fish in a small pond. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026 O'Brien replies with a surprised smile, before being led to his new office at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. — Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026 The voice that replies, however, is not that of his wife but rather an impoverished young woman who has entered the medium’s caravan to steal food. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026 Back to the sofa, TV on, Tom replies. — Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
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Workplaces frequently prioritize visible busyness, like online status and quick replies, over actual impact, leading employees to optimize for activity rather than results. — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The request was aimed at first-time viewers of the World Cup, or even those just getting into the game, but the replies also included thoughts from people who have followed football for much longer than the past six weeks. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Clear notes, clean asks, and timely replies turn possibility into something real. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026 Within hours, Lovitz’s comment merited over 50 replies from commenters criticizing his own critique. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 Neill replies, while Goldblum plays the famous notes on a grand piano. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 For even more great recommendations, check out the replies to this post on Threads and this post on Bluesky. — David Pierce, The Verge, 11 July 2026 When asked specifically about religion, the models provide neutral, respectful replies, Wingate said. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Some use the technology to get guidance on creating a dating app profile, decode messages from potential partners and draft replies or seek general dating advice. — ABC News, 26 June 2026
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  • The legislation responds to concerns that employers may unlawfully confiscate or retain workers' identification documents, particularly as a means of intimidation or retaliation against vulnerable employees.
    — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Her agency not only responds to disasters, but also tries to prevent them from happening and to reduce the risk of damage ahead of time.
    — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 27 July 2026
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  • The Athletic’s Guillermo Rai answers the big questions after Friday’s game below.
    — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • That answers the question a chunk of the fanbase has been asking since the reveal split the room in June.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of answers
Noun
  • This predominantly includes deceptive measures and signal disruptions as responses to intrusive drones.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • In emailed responses to ProPublica’s questions, Microsoft stood by its approach, saying its triaging decisions are based on a number of factors, including exploitability and the impact on customers.
    — Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 29 July 2026
Definition of responses
Verb
  • Those details affect how an item reacts when a robot grabs, pushes or drops it.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
  • As cleaning pro Sara Aparacio explains, this combination works because the citric acid from the lemon juice reacts with the iron in the rust, while the salt works as a mild abrasive to help lift the stain.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Definition of reacts
Noun
  • Council members Kimberly Owens and JD Mazuera Arias had different reactions.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • As with any allergy, alpha-gal syndrome occurs against the backdrop of a person’s existing immune reactions, and people have different sensitivities to various compounds.
    — Alice Park, Time, 23 July 2026
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