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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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2
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
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
No other board members immediately replied to the Star-Telegram’s requests for comment.
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Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
And pretty soon every email, ad and chat reply sounds like the same, generic brand in your category, but with your logo slapped on top.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Verb
Trebek replied to raucous laughter from the audience.
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Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
No other board members immediately replied to the Star-Telegram’s requests for comment.
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Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Noun
My polite reply to her email doesn't amount to anything more than a trivial note.
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Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
And pretty soon every email, ad and chat reply sounds like the same, generic brand in your category, but with your logo slapped on top.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 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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Instead, his locker was cleared out by the time reporters entered the Yankees’ clubhouse, leaving Boone to answer for the ejection.
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Things didn't go according to plan, though, as the pair and Helaena's baby were ultimately caught and brought back to the Red Keep to answer to Rheanyra.
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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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But combined with Disney‘s embarrassing The Mandalorian and Grogu influencer stunt that backfired, a movie’s first reactions on social media are increasingly being met with equal amounts of fan skepticism.
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Attendees of the council meeting on Thursday night had a mixed reaction to the vote.
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“Reply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reply. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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