as in replied
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
when told she couldn't have it, she retorted, "Fine, I didn't want it anyway!"
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Recent Examples of retorted
Morgan retorted several of his statements.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hellerstein retorted in one exchange with the prosecutor, questioning how the Maduros’ ability to pay their lawyers had any bearing on national security.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill jokingly retorted on Wednesday.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Alito retorted to laughter from the courtroom.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
After critics picked apart her appearance during the 2015 Wimbledon tennis tournament, Williams took to social media and retorted with a carefree beach selfie.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Noem retorted after Thompson raised the issue.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hellerstein retorted in one exchange with the prosecutor, questioning how the Maduros’ ability to pay their lawyers had any bearing on national security.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill jokingly retorted on Wednesday.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Alito retorted to laughter from the courtroom.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
After critics picked apart her appearance during the 2015 Wimbledon tennis tournament, Williams took to social media and retorted with a carefree beach selfie.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Noem retorted after Thompson raised the issue.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retorted
Verb
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Haycock and Wimmer replied and came to my home in Monticello to get acquainted, and the trip took shape.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Bulloch replied as the two laughed.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The project also would put to a new use a cineplex built for another era when multiple screens responded to the demand by the movie-going public.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The Hawks responded back with a scoring drive.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Things flipped in the second period, with Anaheim outshooting Vegas 17-6, but Hart answered the bell.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Dorofeyev answered after taking the puck from Chris Kreider, shifting to the slot and snapping a shot past Dostal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Retorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retorted. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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