1
as in responses
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 results
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 reactions
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 replies
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 corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
sorry, I haven't seen anyone answering to that description
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as in fulfills
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 solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
try to answer this riddle
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Recent Examples of answers
Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
But the Missouri defense had some big answers following turnovers that kept the Tigers afloat.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
By the film’s final baffling scene, which sees Alma and Maggie reunite after a five-year time jump, the audience is left in the frustrating place of having more questions than answers.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Oct. 2025
Two teams of friends and family compete to see who can guess the most popular answers to general knowledge and pop culture questions the fastest.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The best answers will be showcased here next week.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Ask around the Cardinals clubhouse, and the answers are clear.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Zip-ties and guns In the aftermath of the sweeping raid, residents and city lawmakers have been demanding answers from the federal government.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
Today, the coach answers questions after SDSU’s win against Colorado State and heading into Saturday night’s game at Nevada.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Alexa answers all my dumb questions, flips the smart lights for me, and boots up playlists with just one word.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The organization is hoping to make help even more accessible by launching a free chatbot that answers questions about the CSS Profile, but that task has proven more complicated than anticipated.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Spark comfortably answers questions and generates striking graphical presentations—at least on subjects deemed acceptable by Chinese authorities.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
While the clarification on Harrell’s status answers the most frequent inquiry, there are still plenty of injury updates, win probability, and roster construction questions to go around.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Andrew answers as the camera zooms out on the two of them lying on the ground among flower beds.
—James Factora, Them., 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
As the days go on, Lo continues searching for answers, further alienating herself from everyone else and causing a deeper rift between them all.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
But the Missouri defense had some big answers following turnovers that kept the Tigers afloat.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2025
By the film’s final baffling scene, which sees Alma and Maggie reunite after a five-year time jump, the audience is left in the frustrating place of having more questions than answers.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Oct. 2025
Two teams of friends and family compete to see who can guess the most popular answers to general knowledge and pop culture questions the fastest.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The best answers will be showcased here next week.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Ask around the Cardinals clubhouse, and the answers are clear.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Zip-ties and guns In the aftermath of the sweeping raid, residents and city lawmakers have been demanding answers from the federal government.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
When her mother answers, the words seem to stick in her throat.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
Today, the coach answers questions after SDSU’s win against Colorado State and heading into Saturday night’s game at Nevada.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Alexa answers all my dumb questions, flips the smart lights for me, and boots up playlists with just one word.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The organization is hoping to make help even more accessible by launching a free chatbot that answers questions about the CSS Profile, but that task has proven more complicated than anticipated.
—jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Spark comfortably answers questions and generates striking graphical presentations—at least on subjects deemed acceptable by Chinese authorities.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
While the clarification on Harrell’s status answers the most frequent inquiry, there are still plenty of injury updates, win probability, and roster construction questions to go around.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Andrew answers as the camera zooms out on the two of them lying on the ground among flower beds.
—James Factora, Them., 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for answers
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Their responses, which have been edited slightly for length, can be found below.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Several films offer immediate responses to critical current events, while others take time to reflect, examining the social realities and challenges shaping people’s lives today.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Efforts to control the weather are being made, largely by states and local governments seeking to combat droughts, but the results are modest and highly localized.—
Stephanie Armour,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Their results, published on Tuesday, show that more than two-thirds of the products contain more lead in a single serving than CR's experts say is safe to consume in an entire day.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Researchers also pointed out that their tests showed the artificial leaf produced high currents and achieved near-perfect efficiency in directing electrons into fuel-making reactions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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As more people watched the moment, people shared their reactions in the comments.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Attorney General Weiser replies that medical science evolves over time.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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The man replies with further details to justify the figure.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Citi’s $48 price target corresponds to an upside of more than 11%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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The ZIP code on the filing corresponds to the New York borough.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Through perseverance, the seed discovers the power of her roots, triggering a revolution that transforms her world and fulfills her dreams in an unexpected way.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Trump fulfills threat to fire federal workers as shutdown hits day 11.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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New metal alloy solves previous issues Metallic high-heat-resistant materials are essential for aircraft engines, gas turbines, and X-ray units.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Panther Lake, the codename for Intel Core Ultra series 3, is set to power consumer and commercial AI PCs, gaming devices, and edge solutions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Commercial grout cleaners can be more effective than DIY solutions since these cleaners have a higher concentration of penetrating chemicals.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Answers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answers. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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