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present tense third-person singular of reply
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as in responds
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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noun

plural of reply

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Recent Examples of replies
Verb
The automation should end when the customer replies, books, declines, becomes unqualified or needs a decision from a person. Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The video then shows Duff taking off her earpiece and saying something to her bandmate, who replies with an unsure gesture. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 Thomas comments with three lovestruck emojis, and Kerstin replies with two. William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Abbass plays a housewife named Aida who replies to a casting call for extras to make ends meet. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 May 2026 But Eunice only replies that the chairwoman is excited to work with him and Ashley on the wellness center. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 Maddy replies that Cassie might currently just be a big fish in a small pond. Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026 O'Brien replies with a surprised smile, before being led to his new office at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026 The voice that replies, however, is not that of his wife but rather an impoverished young woman who has entered the medium’s caravan to steal food. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
Noun
Within minutes, replies starting pouring in, including one from Evan Hubinger, another guy at Anthropic charged with making sure AI doesn’t destroy everyone. Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Secure Messaging provides additional ways for families to communicate, including Talk-to-Text, voice messages, photos, emojis, GIF stickers, preset quick replies, e-greeting cards, and group chats. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 An integrated speaker and microphone allow hands-free voice calls and text replies right from your wrist, all backed by up to 10 days of battery life for over $160 off. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 Most of the letters in the Beinecke’s collection are replies to Cullen, and reading them without seeing the originating source letter was a beautiful exercise for my imagination. Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026 Once connected, ChatGPT can pull up recent conversations, answer questions about what's in them, and compose and send replies as the user. Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 After posting a video earlier this week asking if anyone else couldn’t stop purchasing diamonds via TikTok, his comment section quickly flooded with more than a thousand replies from people across the country, all confessing their little secret. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2026 Carrington’s social media replies are littered with comments calling her violent, along with derogatory statements about her race and sexuality. Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 The most common replies were being mentally sharp and clear, being free of serious illness or disease, financial stability, emotional well-being, living independently, having energy to do enjoyable things, and being strong, mobile and active. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replies
Verb
  • As a young coach, my biggest struggle is knowing early on whether a player responds to hard coaching or a softer touch.
    Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Magnesium supports insulin signaling by helping to activate enzymes inside your cells that regulate how your body uses glucose and responds to insulin.
    Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026
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  • Michael Coren answers a reader question about whether a cheaper way to go solar at home can be cost effective.
    Michael J. Coren, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In India, Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, has launched his Miracle of the Mind app with an interactive AI feature that answers questions using a database of his teachings.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Forty staff members responded (with some opting not to answer everything, so some questions don’t have 40 responses).
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But dropping the questions could boost responses without risking privacy violations.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Related Explore See latest videos, charts and news Chew, leading a 14 piece band, has played an instrumental role in modernizing the music of the show, taking it from a classic ballroom feel to one that reacts in real time to pop culture trends.
    Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Shohei Ohtani reacts after fouling a ball off his foot during the seventh against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on September 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But the story was also conveyed by amateur bloggers and civilians with cameras, who had the poise and wherewithal to post images, alerts, and their own anguished reactions so that the world would see with their own eyes—and respond.
    David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Similar reactions have played out online around the trend, with some users sharing retro portraits while others condemn the use of AI or criticize people who take issue with it.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

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