as in responses
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
he always has a smart-aleck rejoinder to everything
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rejoinders
However, what smooths out these bumps in the road is Brooks’ ability to consistently write earnest speeches, or button scenes with a snarky rejoinders.
—
Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoinders
Noun
-
Such responses are activated when animals are confronted with imminent danger.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
-
Student docents are available during visiting hours to answer questions and transcripts of survivor responses are shown as part of the exhibit.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Fleming replies, starting to unbutton as well.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
-
The aim is to enable adaptive dialogue rather than preprogrammed replies, reports Robot Beats (RB).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The Celtics won by 32 and Philly will be searching for answers.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
-
Hundreds of protesters filled the streets of Pilsen on Sunday afternoon, chanting for justice and answers in a fatal hit-and-run that has remained unsolved for nine months.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rejoinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoinders. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
