RIPOSTES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

ripostes 1 of 2

noun

plural of riposte

as in retorts

a quick witty response he's known for having a brilliant riposte to nearly any insult

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verb

present tense third-person singular of riposte

as in replies

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 ripostes

Noun

The exchanges have included headline-making ripostes from Christian Pulisic and his entourage. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025

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Noun

LeBron James didn’t hold back from his retorts over his late-in-the-game elbow injury Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets.

— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The hearing also lacked contentious partisan moments, but there were some sharp retorts.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026

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Verb

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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