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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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
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
All of that has left the Heat seeking answers in the immediate aftermath of Rozier’s Thursday arrest stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
But her quest for answers would unearth a family secret – and a doctor’s decades-old deception that has ensnared multiple families across the country.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Authorities, meanwhile, are still looking for answers.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
That means keeping up with appointments and regular screenings, and getting answers to your health questions—all while focusing on the positive.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Do rude prompts really get better answers?
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Helen wants him for an off-the-books quest to find a possibly mythical object called the Seven Five Two, and an even more off-the-books quest to find answers about a formative childhood trauma involving the Talamasca.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Copilot’s tendency to produce bullet points instead of extended paragraphs can be useful for quick summaries, but Gemini's answers seem more like the products of thought.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Hosted by Stewart’s former The Daily Show colleague Stephen Colbert for the last decade, The Late Show’s impending demise news came as the Paramount merger with Skydance was still awaiting approval from the Federal Communications Commission, whose chair answers to Trump.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
The document answers a series of 34 questions councilors asked after the initial report's May release.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Cutler, who only answers yes or no sir is quiet after officers escort him to the police vehicle.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
In space, the crew tries to contact Earth and is connected with the Nashville dispatch, where Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s Cammie Raleigh answers the call.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
How Notre Dame answers it — plus the three other questions below — will go a long way toward setting the course for the rest of this season.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Lecornu answers MPs at the end of a debate following his general policy address before the National Assembly in Paris on Tuesday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, grieving Maeve answers her door to find Shelley, who passes her a bag stuffed with cash from the drug sale.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
Eager for answers, Mae messaged Charlie’s owner but got no response.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
All of that has left the Heat seeking answers in the immediate aftermath of Rozier’s Thursday arrest stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
But her quest for answers would unearth a family secret – and a doctor’s decades-old deception that has ensnared multiple families across the country.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Authorities, meanwhile, are still looking for answers.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
That means keeping up with appointments and regular screenings, and getting answers to your health questions—all while focusing on the positive.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Do rude prompts really get better answers?
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Helen wants him for an off-the-books quest to find a possibly mythical object called the Seven Five Two, and an even more off-the-books quest to find answers about a formative childhood trauma involving the Talamasca.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Copilot’s tendency to produce bullet points instead of extended paragraphs can be useful for quick summaries, but Gemini's answers seem more like the products of thought.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
In Georgia, Mariska Hargitay answers questions about her documentary film, My Mom Jayne, as Tessa Thompson is thrilled to be honored with an award at a screening and award presentation for Hedda.
—Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Hosted by Stewart’s former The Daily Show colleague Stephen Colbert for the last decade, The Late Show’s impending demise news came as the Paramount merger with Skydance was still awaiting approval from the Federal Communications Commission, whose chair answers to Trump.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
The document answers a series of 34 questions councilors asked after the initial report's May release.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
Cutler, who only answers yes or no sir is quiet after officers escort him to the police vehicle.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
In space, the crew tries to contact Earth and is connected with the Nashville dispatch, where Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s Cammie Raleigh answers the call.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
How Notre Dame answers it — plus the three other questions below — will go a long way toward setting the course for the rest of this season.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Lecornu answers MPs at the end of a debate following his general policy address before the National Assembly in Paris on Tuesday.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, grieving Maeve answers her door to find Shelley, who passes her a bag stuffed with cash from the drug sale.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for answers
Noun
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The crash has drawn a range of reactions — from conspiracy theories that suggest a government plot to sicken people to serious responses from people who oppose experimenting on animals.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Their responses show that despite the enthusiasm for the technology in the workplace, students are being advised to go slow.—
Susan Caminiti,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Each week, four of us — a guest subscriber, six-year-old Wilfred, the algorithm and me — are predicting the Premier League results with varying degrees of success.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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My best guess is the excitement about the company’s strong results and upbeat outlook subsides and a potential retest in the low 60′s is possible.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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The crash has drawn a range of reactions — from conspiracy theories that suggest a government plot to sicken people to serious responses from people who oppose experimenting on animals.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Silicon Valley giants announce huge AI spending sprees Silicon Valley giants announced huge AI spending sprees, drawing divergent market reactions — while seeming to ease fears of a major market correction.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Attorney General Weiser replies that medical science evolves over time.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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The man replies with further details to justify the figure.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The drills were the biggest ever this year, involving more than 20,000 reservists and double the timeline of 2024’s, an extension that corresponds to swelling fears of a Chinese attack.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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JPMorgan reiterates neutral rating, lowers price objective to $1,275 from $1,300 JPMorgan’s forecast corresponds to upside of around 3%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Glasser signed a first-look film and TV deal with the studio that will begin early next year, after his company fulfills its current obligations to Paramount.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Glasser has signed a first-look film and TV deal with the new studio that will begin in early 2026, after his company fulfills its current obligations to Paramount.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nécessaire’s conditioner solves for that through the brand’s minimal-but-effective approach.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Wiping unsightly white smudges on your clothes with a sheet easily solves this wardrobe malfunction.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In April 2025, the firm promoted Swain as co-head of its equity capital solutions group.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Several viewers shared more helpful solutions, with some encouraging the woman to ask a pest control professional for help.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Answers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answers. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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