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as in to respond
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 to answer
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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as in response
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 answer
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 reply
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Trump’s lawyer replied that the president could not respond to that question before Thursday, according to the filing.
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Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The season 16 finalist and House of Villains alum posted a shady reply online referencing fellow Drag Race star Thorgy Thor.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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Verb
When a legitimate trucking company or dispatcher responds to the phony load listing, the criminals reply with an email with malware contained in a link that appears to be a shipping document or contract.
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Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Trump’s lawyer replied that the president could not respond to that question before Thursday, according to the filing.
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Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Noun
At every turn, Kramer’s reply was some form of deflecting that credit while underscoring it’s taken everyone.
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Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The season 16 finalist and House of Villains alum posted a shady reply online referencing fellow Drag Race star Thorgy Thor.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reply
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will honor its commitments if the US does the same, while warning that Tehran will respond firmly to threats.
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The suit did not specify what drug was involved, but said responding officers and paramedics gave the teen who sued multiple doses of Narcan, which is used to reverse overdoses caused by opioids such as fentanyl.
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The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, ready to answer any questions guests might have about a cocktail menu that changes throughout the year.
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These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.
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Their desperation comes as the Venezuelan government faces mounting criticism over its response to the crisis.
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As reflected in an email thread used in the Watson case, Valentine reacted skeptically in 2019 when a colleague told her a particular hospital wanted to exit its contract with Mead Johnson.
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Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.
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Officials in New Jersey sparked mixed reactions after voting to pave the way for the redevelopment of a former iconic amusement park.
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This unwanted movement, known as the polysulfide shuttle effect, causes active material loss, side reactions, self-discharge, and rapid capacity degradation.
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“Reply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reply. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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