answer to (something)

idiom

: to be the same as or match (something)

The suspect answers to the description perfectly.

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This is essentially Sony’s upscaling answer to Nvidia’s DLSS or AMD’s FSR to improve frame rates and image quality on PlayStation. —Tom Warren, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024

That was one more answer to why the game has become so popular. —Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2024

There is no simple answer to the hostage conundrum. —Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2024

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This natural remedy might be the answer to the challenges that people with diabetes type 1 face, managing a steady blood sugar level. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

Are smart mouthguards the answer to concussion protocols? —Bronwen Latimer, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024

The corrections department has until April 22 to provide its answer to the complaint, but the plaintiffs and their attorneys are hoping the issue is resolved faster – within a week, to be exact. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024

Court records show the DOCCS’ answer to the lawsuit is due April 22, two weeks after the eclipse. —Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2024