retorting

verb

present participle of retort
as in responding
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction when told she couldn't have it, she retorted, "Fine, I didn't want it anyway!"

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retorting
  1. responding
  2. replying
  3. answering
  4. reacting
Verb
  • That broader mission could give the Army another option for responding to different aerial targets.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Governors are responding the only way the current system allows.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of responding
Verb
  • As supporters and detractors debated, Hall’s partner began replying to online comments.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Some organizations obsess over presence, but merely being online or replying fast doesn’t move the needle.
    — Volen Vulkov, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of replying
Verb
  • Their flexibility is useful when writing, summarizing, brainstorming, or answering broad questions.
    — Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Lale Esquivel began Thursday’s meeting by answering questions from UIL SEC Chairman Mike Motheral.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of answering
Verb
  • Read more about Cuban’s bold swing and how experts are reacting.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Buyers are reacting less to the weekly move in rates but more to the overall higher level.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of reacting
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“Retorting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retorting. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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