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

Binface never breaks character and delivers snarky ripostes when challenged to lift the lid. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 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

Her son is a carbon copy of his dad — looks like him and acts like him, particularly with his funny comments, comebacks and retorts.

— Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026
Our minds generate sharp retorts or zingers that would eviscerate or humiliate them.

— Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of retorts

Verb

The automation should end when the customer replies, books, declines, becomes unqualified or needs a decision from a person.

— Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The video then shows Duff taking off her earpiece and saying something to her bandmate, who replies with an unsure gesture.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of replies

Verb

Slowing light strengthens its interaction with a device, improving efficiency, but electrical resistance can limit how quickly the modulator responds.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Trump’s presidency seems rooted in a policy du jour mindset which responds first and foremost to pleasuring his insatiable ego.

— Kevin Igoe, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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