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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3
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
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
But some in the city are waiting to see how a separate court battle in Boston over changes to multiple national parks, including the President’s House, plays out for answers.
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Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
People often search for answers after tragedy, looking for something that might explain the unexplainable.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Legitimate questions deserve thoughtful answers.
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Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Krasznahorkai’s answers, which were delivered in Hungarian, have been translated by Mulzet.
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Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
Some of the most likely answers might be France, Germany or Argentina, thanks to Messi's scoring outburst.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Though all four candidates, when asked, pledged to serve a limited number of terms, their answers differed as to how many.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Today’s Quordle hints and answers are just ahead.
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Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
This opinion answers the important issue of whether the Minnesota UPEPA violates the right to jury trial under the Minnesota constitution, although of course the Minnesota Supreme Court will have to itself weigh in on this issue.
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Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Marseille answers the door and the officers see the large barking dog.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Lebanon answers the same instinct.
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Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
Kristen Arnett answers this question and more.
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Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.
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Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services answers calls for service in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Mint Hill, Pineville and Davidson.
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Eva Flowe
june 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
Apple is aiming to shift Siri from an assistant that answers questions to a critical tool across the iPhone’s software.
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Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Noun
Her mother, Gloria McHale, and daughter, Amanda Stofer, have been searching for answers about her disappearance ever since.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
But some in the city are waiting to see how a separate court battle in Boston over changes to multiple national parks, including the President’s House, plays out for answers.
—
Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
People often search for answers after tragedy, looking for something that might explain the unexplainable.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Legitimate questions deserve thoughtful answers.
—
Jeffrey S. Trimbath,
Baltimore Sun,
28 June 2026
Krasznahorkai’s answers, which were delivered in Hungarian, have been translated by Mulzet.
—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
Some of the most likely answers might be France, Germany or Argentina, thanks to Messi's scoring outburst.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Though all four candidates, when asked, pledged to serve a limited number of terms, their answers differed as to how many.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Today’s Quordle hints and answers are just ahead.
—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Verb
Who answers messages at month four when shock loss panics a patient?
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Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
This opinion answers the important issue of whether the Minnesota UPEPA violates the right to jury trial under the Minnesota constitution, although of course the Minnesota Supreme Court will have to itself weigh in on this issue.
—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Marseille answers the door and the officers see the large barking dog.
—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Lebanon answers the same instinct.
—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
Kristen Arnett answers this question and more.
—
Literary Hub,
18 June 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,
18 June 2026
Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Services answers calls for service in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Mint Hill, Pineville and Davidson.
—
Eva Flowe
june 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
Apple is aiming to shift Siri from an assistant that answers questions to a critical tool across the iPhone’s software.
—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for answers
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After the Tribune filed multiple FOIA requests seeking more records on CARE’s progress, CDPH produced a different dataset last month that showed 846 responses from that period.
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In both, the responses lean on outsiders in protective gear and official assurances, and in both, that response has limited credibility with the people who need the resources.
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Although results have not been finalized for either June primary, the latest returns show Wahab took nearly 43% of the vote in the special election and about 38% in the June 2 primary.
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However, auditors found the city lacks a clear and consistent way to measure which shelter programs are producing the best results.
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Brown watched reactions pour in online alongside her husband, Jake Bongiovi, after the finale dropped on New Year’s Eve.
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While bedbugs are not known to spread or transmit disease, the Environmental Protection Agency considers the parasitic insects a pest that can cause other public health issues such as allergic reactions, secondary infections and mental health impacts on those living in infested homes.
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If the interviewer replies that no urgent issues ever come up - take that with a grain of salt.
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Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet.
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The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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Decentralizing from the business frees you to focus on what fulfills your personal purpose, while making your business more attractive to buyers.
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Likewise, Svelta considers that the research process fulfills an important function.
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That solves the access problem and but creates other dependencies and different costs.
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This is a chaos mock draft, and 2) Peterson solves a potential problem for the Jazz.
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Ali Aydan is the founder and CEO of DORIX, building Britain’s smart access solutions legacy brand.
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For more nostalgic Tupperware finds and other useful food storage solutions at Amazon, keep reading.
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“Answers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answers. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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