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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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as in answers
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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as in responses
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
decided the best reply to a wrongful discharge from employment was a lawsuit claiming discrimination
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as in reactions
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
I look forward to your reply to my request
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Recent Examples of replies
Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 25 May 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
Back to the sofa, TV on, Tom replies.
—Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
Attorney General Weiser replies that medical science evolves over time.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2026
Hidden Valley, for its part, couldn’t resist dropping into the TSA’s comments section, while fans in the replies pointed out that Hidden Valley’s powdered ranch packets, which already clear security without issue, were a viable workaround.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Related Stories Film and TV critics were quick to hit back in the replies.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 June 2026
The comment had racked up more than 10,000 likes as TikTok users flooded the replies with questions, support and videos of their own.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Like all other generative chatbots, its replies are sycophantic.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Now that the federal government has shared their replies to Khan and Omer’s petition, the case is due for final arguments, after which a decision will be given by the judiciary.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
The post has been viewed by nearly 16 million people (not too shabby for a guy just south of 80,000 followers) and had its fair share of replies, most of which were siding with Beat.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
If replies pop quickly, stay flexible and follow the lead into a short meeting or impromptu call.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Verb
If the interviewer replies that no urgent issues ever come up - take that with a grain of salt.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 25 May 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
Back to the sofa, TV on, Tom replies.
—Big Think, 26 Nov. 2025
Attorney General Weiser replies that medical science evolves over time.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2026
Hidden Valley, for its part, couldn’t resist dropping into the TSA’s comments section, while fans in the replies pointed out that Hidden Valley’s powdered ranch packets, which already clear security without issue, were a viable workaround.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 June 2026
Related Stories Film and TV critics were quick to hit back in the replies.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 21 June 2026
The comment had racked up more than 10,000 likes as TikTok users flooded the replies with questions, support and videos of their own.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Like all other generative chatbots, its replies are sycophantic.
—Jill Duffy, PC Magazine, 17 June 2026
Now that the federal government has shared their replies to Khan and Omer’s petition, the case is due for final arguments, after which a decision will be given by the judiciary.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
The post has been viewed by nearly 16 million people (not too shabby for a guy just south of 80,000 followers) and had its fair share of replies, most of which were siding with Beat.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
If replies pop quickly, stay flexible and follow the lead into a short meeting or impromptu call.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replies
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According to the company, the certification process evaluated how the system responds to equipment failures, safety-function disruptions, and potential risks to workers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
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Reifel responds to Bethlehem, PA, mayor's comments When Reifel got his phone back, it was flooded with messages.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Who answers messages at month four when shock loss panics a patient?—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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This opinion answers the important issue of whether the Minnesota UPEPA violates the right to jury trial under the Minnesota constitution, although of course the Minnesota Supreme Court will have to itself weigh in on this issue.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The posts, which have garnered hundreds of thousands of views, have drawn tearful responses from many online.—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
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These sensors identify signals from induction responses, magnetic flux leakage, stress, corrosion and operational currents.—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Jalen Brunson reacts after being named the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during Portugal's match against the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The producer made the effort to get to know Storrie’s fans, and was there to closely check their reactions at test and festival screenings.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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More fan reactions at Arrowhead Attending was an obvious decision, according to Amir, who traveled from Ecuador.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Replies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replies. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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