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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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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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
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
The people who run the institutions Americans inhabit day-to-day have their own answers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 May 2026
The Pistons will face Cleveland in the Eastern Conference semifinals starting Tuesday – the Cavaliers won their own Game 7 against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday – while the Magic will head home to start an offseason searching for answers after an underwhelming season.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The homeless crisis is one of our city’s biggest challenges, with no easy answers.
—Niki Donohue, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Spring practice was supposed to bring clarity to the San Diego State football team, or at least get the Aztecs closer to finding answers to position-by-position questions.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
The other roommate was cooperative while Abugharbieh gave elusive and inconsistent answers, the sheriff said.
—Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
If students have to hunt for support, wait days for answers or navigate bureaucratic handoffs, the institution is effectively taxing them for having a life outside the classroom.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
And with that another disappointing postseason ended for the Kings and another long offseason began, one the team and general manager Ken Holland will enter with more questions than answers, beginning with the status of his interim coach and the aging core of his roster.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
In this week’s Hong Kong Edition, our aviation expert Danny Lee answers questions on navigating travel after a surge in airfares.
—Danny Lee, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
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, 23 Apr. 2026
About This Episode Grumpy answers readers’ questions about planting Little Miss Figgy outdoors, shares tips for saving your rosebush from losing its leaves and blooms, and introduces the Plant of the Week.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The piece has not provided a rationale that answers these questions.
—Charles F. Miller, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Crevette answers all your seafood desires, while other options include crepes and waffles, beers and glasses of wine, ideally consumed gazing over the sunset.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Brad Biggs answers questions about the draft and other topics in his weekly Bears mailbag.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
When the police arrive, Servín answers their questions.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
However, Spacek said her doctor offered no answers.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
The people who run the institutions Americans inhabit day-to-day have their own answers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 May 2026
The Pistons will face Cleveland in the Eastern Conference semifinals starting Tuesday – the Cavaliers won their own Game 7 against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday – while the Magic will head home to start an offseason searching for answers after an underwhelming season.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The homeless crisis is one of our city’s biggest challenges, with no easy answers.
—Niki Donohue, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Spring practice was supposed to bring clarity to the San Diego State football team, or at least get the Aztecs closer to finding answers to position-by-position questions.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
The other roommate was cooperative while Abugharbieh gave elusive and inconsistent answers, the sheriff said.
—Mike Schneider, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
If students have to hunt for support, wait days for answers or navigate bureaucratic handoffs, the institution is effectively taxing them for having a life outside the classroom.
—Ian Gibson, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
And with that another disappointing postseason ended for the Kings and another long offseason began, one the team and general manager Ken Holland will enter with more questions than answers, beginning with the status of his interim coach and the aging core of his roster.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
LaToya Jackson answers my questions in a polite but perfunctory monotone.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
In this week’s Hong Kong Edition, our aviation expert Danny Lee answers questions on navigating travel after a surge in airfares.
—Danny Lee, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
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, 23 Apr. 2026
About This Episode Grumpy answers readers’ questions about planting Little Miss Figgy outdoors, shares tips for saving your rosebush from losing its leaves and blooms, and introduces the Plant of the Week.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The piece has not provided a rationale that answers these questions.
—Charles F. Miller, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Crevette answers all your seafood desires, while other options include crepes and waffles, beers and glasses of wine, ideally consumed gazing over the sunset.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Brad Biggs answers questions about the draft and other topics in his weekly Bears mailbag.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
When the police arrive, Servín answers their questions.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for answers
Noun
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The exercise builds skills around joint all-domain operations, crisis responses and multinational interoperability, enhances regional security and supports AFRICOM's strategic objectives, the website states.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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More research is needed to understand why the mushrooms vary their responses, but the authors hypothesize that when water is broadly applied, there is no need to share information since the network already knows.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But just like MomTok admits, switching things up on occasion can make for interesting results.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The reactive Moon opposes Mars, creating tension between quick reactions and thoughtful dialogue.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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This greatly increases the surface area available for electrochemical reactions and enables faster charging and discharging while maintaining high power density in an extremely small footprint.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Eunice only replies that the chairwoman is excited to work with him and Ashley on the wellness center.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Maddy replies that Cassie might currently just be a big fish in a small pond.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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The association fulfills its human rights mandate through protest campaigns in opposition to censorship and by fighting for the release of journalists who have been imprisoned for their work.—
Marlen Bartsch,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the company still fulfills those practical needs, Hurtigruten now has small cruise ships that welcome tourists along for the ride.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The development solves the long-standing issues of material degradation and leakage (crossover) by re-engineering the iron complex at the molecular level.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The series features Cherish as a part-time gardener who solves crimes with the help of her husband, an ex–police chief.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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The second-busiest port in the world, Singapore has the potential to play a significant role in shaping practical, scalable solutions for improving the sustainability of global maritime trade.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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If your mom’s kitchen or apartment is tight on space, lean into vertical solutions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Answers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answers. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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