1
as in responding
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 corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
sorry, I haven't seen anyone answering to that description
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3
as in fulfilling
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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4
as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
try to answer this riddle
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Recent Examples of answering
Instead of testing a model on an endless series of questions to evaluate its ability to speak Russian, for example, one benchmark reviewed in the study measures a model’s performance on nine different tasks, like answering yes-or-no questions using information drawn from Russian-language Wikipedia.
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Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The Statesman is shining a spotlight on this election with news, in-depth enterprise reporting, exclusive watchdog stories, and our Voter Guide Q&As with candidates answering our questions.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
People are looking to tighten their budgets these days, and Metro by T-Mobile is answering the call.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
That means economists measuring who gains and who pays, lawmakers weighing trade-offs and answering to voters, and courts enforcing the rules – not designing the policy.
—Bedassa Tadesse, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Watches offer an opportunity to expand that world, telling our story through a new lens while answering a growing desire for pieces that combine design, with exceptional functionality.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
In addition to answering many Zelda fans’ requests to own the music on vinyl, the box set also marks the first time the infamously strict Nintendo has ever released a physical soundtrack for sale in the United States.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2025
Bush asked Hines, who briefly paused before answering.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The three presidents had difficulty answering the questions, sparking outrage and calls for their resignation, and, ultimately, the resignations of two of them.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The Statesman is shining a spotlight on this election with news, in-depth enterprise reporting, exclusive watchdog stories, and our Voter Guide Q&As with candidates answering our questions.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
People are looking to tighten their budgets these days, and Metro by T-Mobile is answering the call.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
That means economists measuring who gains and who pays, lawmakers weighing trade-offs and answering to voters, and courts enforcing the rules – not designing the policy.
—Bedassa Tadesse, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Watches offer an opportunity to expand that world, telling our story through a new lens while answering a growing desire for pieces that combine design, with exceptional functionality.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
In addition to answering many Zelda fans’ requests to own the music on vinyl, the box set also marks the first time the infamously strict Nintendo has ever released a physical soundtrack for sale in the United States.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2025
Bush asked Hines, who briefly paused before answering.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The three presidents had difficulty answering the questions, sparking outrage and calls for their resignation, and, ultimately, the resignations of two of them.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for answering
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Panelists joined Washington Week With The Atlantic to discuss how voters and lawmakers are responding, and more.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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But that was until Thursday night, when coach Todd Golden gave him a brief nod with two minutes remaining, as if responding to the requests from above.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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To backers of the cuts, the savings reflect state efforts to blunt Colorado’s affordability crisis, especially as home valuations — and corresponding tax bills — skyrocketed following the pandemic.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Being able to be with one of the biggest artists Puerto Rico has ever had in such a special month dedicated only to us is fulfilling to the heart.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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Like Grace, who once struggled to find the right fit, her customers are solving the same problem—and the demand is reflected in the sales.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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Solution for extreme environments Fluid Wire Robotics’ technology provides a major asset for NAAREA by solving the challenge of operating sensitive equipment in hostile zones.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jane perches on the corner of a kitchen chair, replying succinctly to Luna’s long-winded questions as she’s offered an open box of Ritz, a can of Easy Cheese and a bag of Cheetos in rapid succession.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Herrin continued the conversation in the comments, replying directly to Hudson's cheeky note.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The winners will be announced on February 16 at a gala event at the historic Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, coinciding with the foundation’s think-tank event, The World Forum on the Future of Democracy, AI/Tech and Humankind.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reader's Digest named Route 66 one of the best places to travel in 2026, coinciding with the highway's centennial.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Martin legitimately pinned the Saints’ offense on almost every drive in the first half, keeping the game close, even with New Orleans leading at halftime.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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But tensions between the factions and the two Gulf nations appear to be unraveling the coalition, threatening to throw them into outright conflict and further tear apart the Arab world’s poorest country.—
Ahmed Al-Haj,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Mary Bronstein’s film stars Rose Byrne as a Long Island mom unraveling while dealing with her daughter’s mysterious stomach ailment.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Answering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answering. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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