as in responses
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
he always has a smart-aleck rejoinder to everything
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Recent Examples of rejoinders
His Joe is a real cynic, with demons in his closet; his rejoinders come from a tough place.
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 May 2026
However, what smooths out these bumps in the road is Brooks’ ability to consistently write earnest speeches, or button scenes with a snarky rejoinders.
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Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
10 Dec. 2025
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 May 2026
However, what smooths out these bumps in the road is Brooks’ ability to consistently write earnest speeches, or button scenes with a snarky rejoinders.
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Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoinders
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.
Noun
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When asked specifically about religion, the models provide neutral, respectful replies, Wingate said.
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The tweet announcing the move has an absurd 57,000 replies and 55,000 retweets, 99% furious.
Noun
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McCurley later pleaded guilty to murder, giving Walker’s family answers after 46 years.
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For thousands of Venezuelans, however, the absence of definitive answers has become one of the tragedy’s most painful consequences.
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“Rejoinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoinders. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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