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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
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Massie's spokesman Jonathan Van Norman did not immediately reply to inquiries about how much money Musk donated or if the congressman had spoken to Musk about re-election support.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Bill Chappell, NPR, 26 June 2025
The seemingly obvious reply to the FTC is what an odd lawsuit considering the myriad internet locales to access, including social media giants like YouTube and TikTok that Meta does not own.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Verb
Jarrell Lamont Pryor would cheerfully reply before peeking around the corner and scooping his running daughter into his arms.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Massie's spokesman Jonathan Van Norman did not immediately reply to inquiries about how much money Musk donated or if the congressman had spoken to Musk about re-election support.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Noun
Many replies suggested Henry Cavill, the Superman actor.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 26 June 2025
The seemingly obvious reply to the FTC is what an odd lawsuit considering the myriad internet locales to access, including social media giants like YouTube and TikTok that Meta does not own.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reply
Verb
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Officers responded to area of West Gate and Middle Street around 7 p.m. on Saturday for a crash involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle, according to the Bristol Police Department.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 July 2025
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Groups supporting the government responded along with authorities to repress the protests.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Obviously, the Lakers have a few questions to answer.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
Noun
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And many people who study emergency response agree that, to some degree, the agency needs reform.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Texas officials have also pledged to analyze the emergency response and make changes as needed.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Bainbridge said people can react to either alcohol or cannabis differently, even in limited amounts.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Oily, fatty, and greasy food do not react well to plastic and should be put in better alternatives, like glass, according to our experts.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Noun
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So there's going to be a strong reaction in both directions for this mystery houseguest.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
7 July 2025
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While nobody in college football is condoning that type of reaction from fans, the emotions of losing The Game are what will keep it relevant even in an era when the stakes aren’t as high, Carpenter said.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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“Reply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reply. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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