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
Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Families across the island were searching for loved ones, waiting for answers, and grieving alongside a community hundreds of miles away.
—Jennifer Marcial Ocasio, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Without seeing each other's answers, all three pointed to the same area on their lower arms.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
That’s all there is to it for today’s Quordle clues and answers.
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Organizers said the healing circle was not intended to provide all the answers surrounding the shooting.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 June 2026
For women who have spent years being told that their symptoms are normal, vague, hormonal, or simply part of getting older, the experience feels quietly radical—and, for those seeking answers, perhaps worth the investment.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
The fans, offered the opportunity to give their two cents on the Padres’ offensive woes, did not have a lot of answers.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Alysha is still waiting for answers six years after Nick’s death.
—Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Eva Flowe
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
The Fair Housing Act route runs through the courts and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, neither of which answers to the CFPB.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Vergara also revealed that the Modern Family cast still keep in touch via their group chat, even if O'Neill, 80, answers late while trying to keep up with the messages.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 14 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
If an insurance company wants to build a chatbot that answers customer questions about policies, the bot needs to know what the policies actually say right now, on the company's website, in the documents customers are looking at.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 June 2026
But in every era of conflict, some well-meaning moderates have enabled bad-faith censors by conflating confrontational speech with the violence that sometimes answers it.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
The tool chats with job candidates, answers their questions about Chipotle, collects basic information, schedules interviews, and sends offer letters to candidates selected by hiring managers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Below, Hooper answers Vogue’s model questionnaire—and shares her discovery story, her favorite assignment to date, and what’s currently in her closet.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 June 2026
Noun
That was especially true the following game when the Golden Knights took a 4-0 lead into the third period and the Hurricanes seemed to have no answers.
—Mark Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Families across the island were searching for loved ones, waiting for answers, and grieving alongside a community hundreds of miles away.
—Jennifer Marcial Ocasio, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Without seeing each other's answers, all three pointed to the same area on their lower arms.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
That’s all there is to it for today’s Quordle clues and answers.
—Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Organizers said the healing circle was not intended to provide all the answers surrounding the shooting.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 7 June 2026
For women who have spent years being told that their symptoms are normal, vague, hormonal, or simply part of getting older, the experience feels quietly radical—and, for those seeking answers, perhaps worth the investment.
—Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
The fans, offered the opportunity to give their two cents on the Padres’ offensive woes, did not have a lot of answers.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Alysha is still waiting for answers six years after Nick’s death.
—Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Verb
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
The Fair Housing Act route runs through the courts and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, neither of which answers to the CFPB.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Vergara also revealed that the Modern Family cast still keep in touch via their group chat, even if O'Neill, 80, answers late while trying to keep up with the messages.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 14 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
If an insurance company wants to build a chatbot that answers customer questions about policies, the bot needs to know what the policies actually say right now, on the company's website, in the documents customers are looking at.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 8 June 2026
But in every era of conflict, some well-meaning moderates have enabled bad-faith censors by conflating confrontational speech with the violence that sometimes answers it.
—Rob Wolfe, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
The tool chats with job candidates, answers their questions about Chipotle, collects basic information, schedules interviews, and sends offer letters to candidates selected by hiring managers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Below, Hooper answers Vogue’s model questionnaire—and shares her discovery story, her favorite assignment to date, and what’s currently in her closet.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for answers
Noun
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Still, all of the responses were not positive.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Bryan’s stumbling responses, under questioning from the legendary defense lawyer Clarence Darrow, left him humiliated.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The city said residents can view an interactive map of mosquito activity, virus testing results and trap zones on VDCI's website.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Sam Carpenter, the public information officer for the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D, which patrols Table Rock Lake, said that an autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday, and the results would be released to the Overland Park Police, which lead the investigation into Lieurance’s disappearance.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The producer made the effort to get to know Storrie’s fans, and was there to closely check their reactions at test and festival screenings.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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More fan reactions at Arrowhead Attending was an obvious decision, according to Amir, who traveled from Ecuador.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Verb
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If the interviewer replies that no urgent issues ever come up - take that with a grain of salt.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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From a mathematical perspective, this situation corresponds to the museum guard problem but with 22 areas, or holes, where our guard or video camera cannot see.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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Pendy’s $53 price target corresponds to a rally of 55% ahead.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
Verb
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And Azoff fulfills his dream for another destination concert venue.—
Daniel Borenstein,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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And if some don’t feel like The Mandalorian fulfills that mission,there’s always Starfighter (also greenlit under Kennedy).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Replacing natural sand with coal waste solves two environmental headaches at once.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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This ordinance solves a problem that doesn’t exist.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The expectations placed on science and technology to deliver solutions—quickly and at scale—have never been higher.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Content Partners was founded in 2006 by Steven Blume and Steven Kram to provide liquidity solutions to owners of media assets across film, television, music and other entertainment properties.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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