1
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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2
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
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.
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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
Jo paused before replying while looking off-screen.
—Lisa Cavazuti, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
If emotions surge, take a breath before replying, then propose pausing whatever’s going on until everyone agrees on fair terms.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Top Tyler leaders haven’t been thrilled with Pappas either, replying to her letters by defending their work and characterizing her correspondence as counterproductive and at times, misleading or hyperbolic.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Two years ago, Duplicki, an avid runner from the Philadelphia suburb of Lansdale, became Dobbs’ guide after replying to a message on a local Facebook runners’ group.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
The mom of eight shared more happy news in the comments, replying to fans who shared their well wishes.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Feedback is welcome and can be provided by simply replying to the daily email itself.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Jo paused before replying while looking off-screen.
—Lisa Cavazuti, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
If emotions surge, take a breath before replying, then propose pausing whatever’s going on until everyone agrees on fair terms.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Top Tyler leaders haven’t been thrilled with Pappas either, replying to her letters by defending their work and characterizing her correspondence as counterproductive and at times, misleading or hyperbolic.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
Two years ago, Duplicki, an avid runner from the Philadelphia suburb of Lansdale, became Dobbs’ guide after replying to a message on a local Facebook runners’ group.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
The mom of eight shared more happy news in the comments, replying to fans who shared their well wishes.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Feedback is welcome and can be provided by simply replying to the daily email itself.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replying
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Athletic coaches, people responding to emergencies, people supervising inmates, custodians, and people helping children who need bathroom assistance get a pass.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Communities should also communicate updates to 911 or directly with responding officers during an incident and provide detailed information about the threat, including a description of individuals, location, weapons, and number of people involved.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Aaron spent long hours at his computer answering queries, fixing bugs, and releasing updates to serve his growing base.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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During one of the day’s breaks, Tappin won a gift bag, including a flat iron, after answering a question correctly.—
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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That tension has kept risk pricing unstable, with assets reacting to headlines rather than converging on a clear macro trajectory.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Around City Hall Station and Seoul Plaza, large screens drew dense crowds into a collective viewing experience—people watching the same feed, reacting together.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Replying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replying. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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