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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4
as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
try to answer this riddle
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Recent Examples of answers
Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The affable star guard delivered another of his patently honest answers.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
With Mendoza’s stock climbing and the Jets still searching for answers at quarterback, speculation is already swirling about what this move could mean.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The one aspect of the Rams’ game still in need of answers is the field-goal unit.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Middle managers don’t need to have all the answers.
—Feon Ang, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Cindy and Mel’s date night conversation becomes awkward when Mel is unable to provide her any concrete answers about their future together.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
But her quest for answers would unearth a family secret – and a doctor’s decades-old deception that has ensnared multiple families across the country.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Start each day with a short list that answers what moved, where people arrived from, and what kept them reading across devices.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Today, the coach answers questions after SDSU’s win against Wyoming and heading into Saturday’s game at Hawaii.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Hosted by Stewart’s former The Daily Show colleague Stephen Colbert for the last decade, The Late Show’s impending demise news came as the Paramount merger with Skydance was still awaiting approval from the Federal Communications Commission, whose chair answers to Trump.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
The document answers a series of 34 questions councilors asked after the initial report's May release.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Cutler, who only answers yes or no sir is quiet after officers escort him to the police vehicle.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
In space, the crew tries to contact Earth and is connected with the Nashville dispatch, where Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s Cammie Raleigh answers the call.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
How Notre Dame answers it — plus the three other questions below — will go a long way toward setting the course for the rest of this season.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
During cross-examination, he was upbraided for long answers that did not immediately answer the question he had been asked.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The affable star guard delivered another of his patently honest answers.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
With Mendoza’s stock climbing and the Jets still searching for answers at quarterback, speculation is already swirling about what this move could mean.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The one aspect of the Rams’ game still in need of answers is the field-goal unit.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
While no blame was assigned, the hearings were open to the public and often gave interested parties, including family members of the person killed, their first opportunity for answers.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Middle managers don’t need to have all the answers.
—Feon Ang, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Cindy and Mel’s date night conversation becomes awkward when Mel is unable to provide her any concrete answers about their future together.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
But her quest for answers would unearth a family secret – and a doctor’s decades-old deception that has ensnared multiple families across the country.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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, 6 Nov. 2025
Start each day with a short list that answers what moved, where people arrived from, and what kept them reading across devices.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Today, the coach answers questions after SDSU’s win against Wyoming and heading into Saturday’s game at Hawaii.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2025
Hosted by Stewart’s former The Daily Show colleague Stephen Colbert for the last decade, The Late Show’s impending demise news came as the Paramount merger with Skydance was still awaiting approval from the Federal Communications Commission, whose chair answers to Trump.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
The document answers a series of 34 questions councilors asked after the initial report's May release.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Cutler, who only answers yes or no sir is quiet after officers escort him to the police vehicle.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
In space, the crew tries to contact Earth and is connected with the Nashville dispatch, where Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s Cammie Raleigh answers the call.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
How Notre Dame answers it — plus the three other questions below — will go a long way toward setting the course for the rest of this season.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for answers
Noun
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The cascading legal rulings — plus the varying responses of each state to the shutoff — means people who rely on SNAP are in vastly different situations.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Fifty responses aired grievances with ACHD operations and management unrelated to impact fees or the capital improvement plan.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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AeroMap has been validated against NASA wind tunnel data, with results showing close agreement between its predictions and experimental measurements, indicating its suitability for sustainable aircraft development, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, Democrats said the election results were a referendum on Republicans and should drive them to the negotiating table.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This approach enhances the adsorption of lithium polysulfides and accelerates their redox reactions, thereby mitigating the shuttle effect and improving overall kinetics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The actress spoke out about reactions to the Paul Thomas Anderson film and her character, Perfidia Beverly Hills.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 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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This new forecast corresponds to upside of around 11%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The o1 model correctly produced two different syntactic trees, one that corresponds to the first interpretation of the sentence and one that corresponds to the latter.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The move fulfills Charlie Kirk’s reported wishes that his wife assume control of the organization in the event of his death.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Glasser signed a first-look film and TV deal with the studio that will begin early next year, after his company fulfills its current obligations to Paramount.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One of Koch’s other retirement projects was a book series about a mayor who solves murders.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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That solves a lot of problems, a lot of ills of society.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What are the off-the-shelf solutions missing in terms of what’s most valuable for someone in your role?—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Finding solutions Glowiak Hilton’s office estimates about 90 public school districts in Illinois have mascots that portray Native Americans.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Answers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answers. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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