1
as in responds
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 answers
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 responses
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 reactions
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 replies
William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
If the interviewer replies that no urgent issues ever come up - take that with a grain of salt.
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Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet.
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Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 May 2026
But Eunice only replies that the chairwoman is excited to work with him and Ashley on the wellness center.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Maddy replies that Cassie might currently just be a big fish in a small pond.
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Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
O'Brien replies with a surprised smile, before being led to his new office at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
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Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
The voice that replies, however, is not that of his wife but rather an impoverished young woman who has entered the medium’s caravan to steal food.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Jan. 2026
Back to the sofa, TV on, Tom replies.
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Big Think,
26 Nov. 2025
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The tweet announcing the move has an absurd 57,000 replies and 55,000 retweets, 99% furious.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Board members did not provide answers or replies to most remarks.
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Samuel O’Neal 25,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Some use the technology to get guidance on creating a dating app profile, decode messages from potential partners and draft replies or seek general dating advice.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
But associations with community were largely positive—good and safe were common replies.
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Andrea Delbanco,
Time,
26 June 2026
To really sell it, everyone in the replies treats all of this as totally real.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
25 June 2026
This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
Hidden Valley, for its part, couldn’t resist dropping into the TSA’s comments section, while fans in the replies pointed out that Hidden Valley’s powdered ranch packets, which already clear security without issue, were a viable workaround.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Verb
Thomas comments with three lovestruck emojis, and Kerstin replies with two.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
If the interviewer replies that no urgent issues ever come up - take that with a grain of salt.
—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet.
—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 May 2026
But Eunice only replies that the chairwoman is excited to work with him and Ashley on the wellness center.
—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Maddy replies that Cassie might currently just be a big fish in a small pond.
—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
O'Brien replies with a surprised smile, before being led to his new office at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
The voice that replies, however, is not that of his wife but rather an impoverished young woman who has entered the medium’s caravan to steal food.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Jan. 2026
Back to the sofa, TV on, Tom replies.
—
Big Think,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
When asked specifically about religion, the models provide neutral, respectful replies, Wingate said.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The tweet announcing the move has an absurd 57,000 replies and 55,000 retweets, 99% furious.
—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Board members did not provide answers or replies to most remarks.
—
Samuel O’Neal 25,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Some use the technology to get guidance on creating a dating app profile, decode messages from potential partners and draft replies or seek general dating advice.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
But associations with community were largely positive—good and safe were common replies.
—
Andrea Delbanco,
Time,
26 June 2026
To really sell it, everyone in the replies treats all of this as totally real.
—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
25 June 2026
This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
Hidden Valley, for its part, couldn’t resist dropping into the TSA’s comments section, while fans in the replies pointed out that Hidden Valley’s powdered ranch packets, which already clear security without issue, were a viable workaround.
—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replies
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Today’s newsletter highlights Mike Collins responds to Jon Ossoff’s debate challenge.
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Often, standard mechanical grid equipment responds too slowly to these rapid fluctuations.
Verb
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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.
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Take at least one of them and replace it with content that answers a specific regulatory, operational or risk question your buyers are working through right now.
Noun
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Social media has fundamentally reshaped crisis management, demanding immediate and public responses from brands.
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Jenny Mace of the University of Winchester and colleague Andrew Knight ran an online survey of chicken owners in 2024, drawing more than 2,000 responses.
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Her husband is jubilant at her return, but her friend Cee reacts very differently, and old grievances surface as the true price of Helen’s departure comes into focus.
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Balogun reacts after receiving a red card during the second half of the match Wednesday.
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The fund’s June 29 Facebook post had amassed nearly 8,000 comments and reactions as of July 2, with many suggesting drones be banned on the island except when needed by law enforcement.
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Many of the other current and former female activists involved in the fight shared their reactions to the ruling after it was announced.
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“Replies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replies. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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