as in to respond
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
at cocktail parties she could riposte with lightning speed to even the most unexpected quip
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Recent Examples of riposte
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
The book might be considered a riposte to both right-wing and left-wing historiography in India; right-wing historians make fantastic claims that cloak India’s real and substantial achievements, while those on the left prioritize social history in a way that displaces intellectual achievement.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
China's export controls on strategic metals, a riposte to President Donald Trump's tariff hike, are being seen less as an economic blow and more as a warning shot to bring the United States to the negotiating table.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Many saw the 40-year-old's base salary as a direct riposte to Verlander, who was Scherzer's teammate with the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This seemed to be a function of its light weight and thinness, a riposte to the ubiquitous Michelin Man-esque puffer.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
The book might be considered a riposte to both right-wing and left-wing historiography in India; right-wing historians make fantastic claims that cloak India’s real and substantial achievements, while those on the left prioritize social history in a way that displaces intellectual achievement.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
China's export controls on strategic metals, a riposte to President Donald Trump's tariff hike, are being seen less as an economic blow and more as a warning shot to bring the United States to the negotiating table.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Many saw the 40-year-old's base salary as a direct riposte to Verlander, who was Scherzer's teammate with the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riposte
Noun
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On the golf course, whenever his more athletic playing partners start talking trash, Baumgartner has his retort at the ready.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The seething retort against Drake not only rattled the 6 God and his disciples but unequivocally lunged Lamar into God mode.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The Denison Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further comment.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Officers responded to the restaurant on the evening of July 5 after receiving reports of a fight among girls in the parking lot.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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View Your Comment Section Like A Sales Channel Treat comments as a sales channel by monitoring, replying and converting directly in the thread.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The Princely House of Liechtenstein has not replied to PEOPLE's request for further comment.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The clue that Riccardi answered wrong was in the category of 20th Century Names.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Between answering calls, collecting fees and taking patients back for pre-testing, and then to the doctor for the exam, time is not my friend.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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“Riposte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riposte. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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