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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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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
Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
While shopping in bulk is not always the answers for all shoppers, from a per ounce perspective, Costco is the cheapest place to buy Boursin cheese.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
The Secret to Happiness Ask locals what explains Lafayette’s happiness and the answers overlap.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Jitendra gives you answers to all your questions.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
When asked to grade the mayor's response to the snowstorm so far, New Yorkers had a wide range of answers.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Around 200 of the club’s fans, mostly members of the ‘No Name Boys’ ultras group, showed up at the gates, demanding to be let in, and demanding answers from club president Rui Costa and pretty much anyone else from the hierarchy who would speak to them.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The answers came from a rotating crew of volunteers working on laptops in a community center in Quilicura, a municipality at the urban edge of Santiago that has become a data center hub.
—Matt O'Brien, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Mona and Sadir are now demanding answers from both the trampoline park and officials.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Which answers the questions that the DOJ should be asking but isn’t, all the while calling into serious question that same DOJ’s antitrust suit against Live Nation.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Guess that answers the question if Dak is good enough to get you to a Super Bowl.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Currently answers reader questions at his Ross Porter Sports Facebook page.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The Journal's Paul Parker answers those questions as the future of the Conjuring House remains uncertain.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The book answers those questions systematically.
—Chris Bradley, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Kutcher answers in a sarcastic tone.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 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, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Despite his scientific background and access to elite institutions, answers remained elusive.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
While shopping in bulk is not always the answers for all shoppers, from a per ounce perspective, Costco is the cheapest place to buy Boursin cheese.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
The Secret to Happiness Ask locals what explains Lafayette’s happiness and the answers overlap.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Jitendra gives you answers to all your questions.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
When asked to grade the mayor's response to the snowstorm so far, New Yorkers had a wide range of answers.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Around 200 of the club’s fans, mostly members of the ‘No Name Boys’ ultras group, showed up at the gates, demanding to be let in, and demanding answers from club president Rui Costa and pretty much anyone else from the hierarchy who would speak to them.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The answers came from a rotating crew of volunteers working on laptops in a community center in Quilicura, a municipality at the urban edge of Santiago that has become a data center hub.
—Matt O'Brien, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
Mona and Sadir are now demanding answers from both the trampoline park and officials.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Well, not answers so much as proof of his most logical assumptions.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026
Which answers the questions that the DOJ should be asking but isn’t, all the while calling into serious question that same DOJ’s antitrust suit against Live Nation.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Guess that answers the question if Dak is good enough to get you to a Super Bowl.
—Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Currently answers reader questions at his Ross Porter Sports Facebook page.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The Journal's Paul Parker answers those questions as the future of the Conjuring House remains uncertain.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
The book answers those questions systematically.
—Chris Bradley, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Kutcher answers in a sarcastic tone.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 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, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for answers
Noun
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The avant-garde, too, was fascinated by the idea of provoking psychological responses in spectators through art.—
Michael Cowan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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To overcome these issues, researchers are exploring advanced materials that can boost surface reactions and electrical responses while keeping power consumption low, aiming to fundamentally improve ethanol gas sensing performance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to the robotic firm, these results, taken together, show how Helix 02 combines full-body control, touch, and in-hand vision to achieve continuous, adaptive autonomy across complex, real-world tasks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yields also fell on other tenors after the sale results showed an increase in the bid-to-cover ratio - a key gauge of demand.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The reports that former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick would not be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, in August sparked strong reactions across the sports world.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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An El Portal council member has apologized to the community after repeatedly using a racial slur during a public meeting last week, prompting strong reactions from residents and village leaders.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The voice that replies, however, is not that of his wife but rather an impoverished young woman who has entered the medium’s caravan to steal food.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Jan. 2026
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Back to the sofa, TV on, Tom replies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This region is associated with the base of the M87* jet and corresponds with the southern arm of another jet seen in radio waves.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Receive approximately $1,965 in premium for each contract (each contract corresponds to 100 shares).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Smart & Safe Florida last week filed a brief arguing that the ballot initiative fulfills legal requirements and should be placed on the ballot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Each member fulfills a different role.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Seek’s application for potassium permanganate solves a nagging issue for the denim industry, but the flexibility of the organic bleaching system is wide reaching.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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The person who quietly solves a critical problem looks less valuable than the one sending three status updates a day about trivial progress.—
Andy Molinsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Pilot programs replace permanent solutions.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Last session, a bipartisan group of legislators formed the new Homelessness Caucus to advocate for more solutions and aid for the unhoused population.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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