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as in responding
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 answering
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 replying
Both ministers were replying after anonymous sources cited Tuesday by the Financial Times said the United States had signaled openness to deploying elements of its nuclear arsenal in new European countries, in addition to the six currently thought to host nuclear weapons.
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ABC News, 3 June 2026
That doesn’t just mean being available for strategy phone calls or instantly replying on email.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The internet exploded with influencers posting commentary, users replying in the comment section of Cooper's post and even brands getting in on the drama.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
But the comment period for replying to such opposition remains open until Monday, May 11.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
Ilya also shared the artwork for Grande’s album on Instagram, with the singer replying with a smiley emoticon.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Rose first made her allegation earlier this week while replying to an article about Perry posted to social media by Complex magazine.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the last four months, Ponto has been a voracious voice on social media, frequently commenting on Facebook posts related to the mayoral race and replying to resident comments.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Second, the message may include an attachment asking you to request additional details by replying to the email.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 3 June 2026
That doesn’t just mean being available for strategy phone calls or instantly replying on email.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The internet exploded with influencers posting commentary, users replying in the comment section of Cooper's post and even brands getting in on the drama.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
But the comment period for replying to such opposition remains open until Monday, May 11.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026
Ilya also shared the artwork for Grande’s album on Instagram, with the singer replying with a smiley emoticon.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Rose first made her allegation earlier this week while replying to an article about Perry posted to social media by Complex magazine.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Over the last four months, Ponto has been a voracious voice on social media, frequently commenting on Facebook posts related to the mayoral race and replying to resident comments.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Second, the message may include an attachment asking you to request additional details by replying to the email.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replying
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Supply disruptions have also hit hard in Europe and Africa, where countries are responding to rising fuel costs and a considerable threat to food security.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Nassau County Police said officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Given the breakout to new highs, the market appears to be answering yes.—
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CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Instead of answering, Brunson asked a question himself.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Empathy, clarity in communication and the ability to pause before reacting are not abstract concepts.—
Niurys Robaina,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Residents in Hollywood Beach, as well as tourists, have been reacting to the news that the body of a woman was found on Wednesday evening.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Replying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replying. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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