1
as in response
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
the standard answer of "Fine, thank you" when asked, "How are you?"
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2
as in result
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the answers to the odd-numbered problems are at the back of the book
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3
as in reaction
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
a cold stare was her withering answer to that gratuitous insult
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as in to respond
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
didn't answer right away when the detective asked him where he'd been for the last three hours
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2
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
sorry, I haven't seen anyone answering to that description
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3
as in to fulfil
to do what is required by the terms of
I don't have a box cutter as such, but will this knife answer the purpose?
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as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
try to answer this riddle
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Recent Examples of answer
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission joined the quest for answers from Interior, voting 4-1 on July 23 to request an Interior Department review of the fire and its effects on wildlife habitat.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2025
The clue that Riccardi answered wrong was in the category of 20th Century Names.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Noun
Now he’s asked to start smoke and mirrors in the backfield if some answers aren’t coming.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission joined the quest for answers from Interior, voting 4-1 on July 23 to request an Interior Department review of the fire and its effects on wildlife habitat.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 29 July 2025
Verb
Between answering calls, collecting fees and taking patients back for pre-testing, and then to the doctor for the exam, time is not my friend.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 30 July 2025
The clue that Riccardi answered wrong was in the category of 20th Century Names.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for answer
Noun
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Cincinnati mayoral candidate Cory Bowman, the half brother of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, is calling for the removal of Cincinnati's city manager in response to the viral video fight over the weekend.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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In response to that, Gov. Katie Hobbs and U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., called on the U.S. Interior Department to investigate how the fire was managed.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The result was a call from band manager Bill Curbishley who shared the bad news with Starkey.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
4 Aug. 2025
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The result is a scholar trained to solve problems no one has solved before.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Cow's milk is the usual cause of milk allergy, but milk from sheep, goats, buffalo and other mammals also can cause a reaction.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The reaction to a cyberattack started out well but eventually landed where everything else does: Mired in politics, not facts or solutions.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The Denison Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further comment.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Those results would correspond to earnings growth of 14.2% year over year, as well as a 14% jump in revenue when compared to the prior-year period.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
Verb
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But the next couple of years will ultimately be how Guerin is judged, starting with solving the Kaprizov extension and the Rossi saga.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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After being framed, Layla is given a deal to work with Elise in order to solve this mystery that could lead to a reaper cure.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Fans hopped into Trav’s replies, hoping to see the pair of superstars reunite in the future.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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Out-of-office replies that redirect to a trusted colleague during vacations and disabling work apps after hours reinforce that rest is essential, not optional.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Soak it in a warm water and vinegar solution to loosen up stubborn grime, then rinse until clean.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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By applying relentless pressure, providing education to the public, and offering alternative solutions, the HFC helped secure significant savings for the American people in the final piece of legislation.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Answer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answer. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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