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as in responded
to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence)
replied to the news that she had won the scholarship by jumping around the room and cheering
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as in answered
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
please reply to my question at your earliest convenience
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Recent Examples of replied
The Dutchman replied by rejecting Rooney’s criticism as lazy.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Billboard reached out to several stations’ programming and music directors to seek comment on the song, artist and surrounding industry discussions, but none replied to our inquiries.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
One of Siddiqui’s followers replied with the song title, and Kripalani ended up listening to the song on repeat for a week.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Crow replied to a video clip of the interview on Instagram.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2025
Some state officials never replied.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Irvin's comment summarized what many fans were feeling, and many replied to his message, sharing their own thoughts about Dallas' poor performance.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The employee replied that Green didn't mention suicide by cop specifically, but noted his comments remained concerning.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Dan Cheaney replied to the post with a black-and-white photo of his parents, brother and family dogs at the house in 1954.
—Amanda Rosa
october 23, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Phil Hay, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Billboard reached out to several stations’ programming and music directors to seek comment on the song, artist and surrounding industry discussions, but none replied to our inquiries.
—Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
One of Siddiqui’s followers replied with the song title, and Kripalani ended up listening to the song on repeat for a week.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Crow replied to a video clip of the interview on Instagram.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 31 Oct. 2025
Some state officials never replied.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Irvin's comment summarized what many fans were feeling, and many replied to his message, sharing their own thoughts about Dallas' poor performance.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The employee replied that Green didn't mention suicide by cop specifically, but noted his comments remained concerning.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Dan Cheaney replied to the post with a black-and-white photo of his parents, brother and family dogs at the house in 1954.
—Amanda Rosa
october 23, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replied
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The incident happened Sunday when Deputy Anthony Gonzalez, 25, responded to a frantic domestic violence call at a home near Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some have responded by becoming more protectionist or looking to foster relations with China, which has tried to be seen as a promoter of free trade.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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God has answered the prayers of so many of us 🙌🙏.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fortunately, Pieter answered the call, not with words, but with work and respect.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Much of his work involved serving as a guinea pig for medical experiments investigating how his naturally aging body reacted to being in space.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sky Roberts, the brother of the late Jeffrey Epstein accuser, cried when reflecting on how his sister would have reacted to the removal of the former prince's title and honors.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Replied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replied. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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