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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1
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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4
as in solves
to find an answer for through reasoning
try to answer this riddle
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Recent Examples of answers
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
For thousands of Venezuelans, however, the absence of definitive answers has become one of the tragedy’s most painful consequences.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Their answers reflect a nuanced view of this country at a time of partisan polarization and widespread discontent.
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Tamara Keith,
NPR,
4 July 2026
Those are important questions, and thoughtful lawyers will continue to disagree about the proper answers.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
You are allowed to make three mistakes but fail a fourth time and the game ends with the answers being revealed.
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Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
If Rice and new running back Kenneth Walker can serve as the team’s early down answers that keep defenses honest, that should open up opportunity for Mahomes to finally see some open looks downfield again.
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Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Season 3 finds Ferguson's Juliette seeking answers to her experiences outside the silo and the conspiracies that led to their dystopian world.
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Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
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
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
McCurley later pleaded guilty to murder, giving Walker’s family answers after 46 years.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
For thousands of Venezuelans, however, the absence of definitive answers has become one of the tragedy’s most painful consequences.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Their answers reflect a nuanced view of this country at a time of partisan polarization and widespread discontent.
—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
4 July 2026
Those are important questions, and thoughtful lawyers will continue to disagree about the proper answers.
—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
You are allowed to make three mistakes but fail a fourth time and the game ends with the answers being revealed.
—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
If Rice and new running back Kenneth Walker can serve as the team’s early down answers that keep defenses honest, that should open up opportunity for Mahomes to finally see some open looks downfield again.
—
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Season 3 finds Ferguson's Juliette seeking answers to her experiences outside the silo and the conspiracies that led to their dystopian world.
—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
Her mother, Gloria McHale, and daughter, Amanda Stofer, have been searching for answers about her disappearance ever since.
—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
29 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
Noun
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Social media has fundamentally reshaped crisis management, demanding immediate and public responses from brands.
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Jenny Mace of the University of Winchester and colleague Andrew Knight ran an online survey of chicken owners in 2024, drawing more than 2,000 responses.
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The tool, developed by independent AI engineer Luke Geel, analyzes past results and players’ activity—from posture to blink rate—spotting connections that might be imperceptible to the average viewer but visible to top pros.
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Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.
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The fund’s June 29 Facebook post had amassed nearly 8,000 comments and reactions as of July 2, with many suggesting drones be banned on the island except when needed by law enforcement.
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Many of the other current and former female activists involved in the fight shared their reactions to the ruling after it was announced.
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Thomas comments with three lovestruck emojis, and Kerstin replies with two.
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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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Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
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The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
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Technical leaders, who take responsibility for setting the tempo in possession and moving the team forward, can be just as important, and Guimaraes fulfils this duty for Newcastle, too.
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Through this discipline of reduction, the watch fulfills its own promise—perfection through the removal of excess.
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Trust grows when a new product, service or AI feature solves a real challenge and delivers measurable business results.
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Many hijinks ensue, including a trip to Persia, a secret pregnancy, many threats to the life and chastity of the young couple, and a war in Egypt that unexpectedly solves everyone’s problems.
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The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.
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This is why Torus is keeping pace with the needs of the AI industry and building energy solutions that are specific to the industry’s growing needs.
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