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
The teams traded solo homers in the fourth, with Ishikawa going deep and Brendan Brock replying for the Sooners.
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CBS News, 16 June 2026
The teams traded solo homers in the fourth, with Ishikawa going deep and Brendan Brock replying for the Sooners.
—ABC News, 15 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
CBS News, 16 June 2026
The teams traded solo homers in the fourth, with Ishikawa going deep and Brendan Brock replying for the Sooners.
—ABC News, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for replying
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At the time the suit was filed, Spencer Lucas, an attorney representing the families with the firm Panish Shea Ravipudi, said that, although the deputy was responding to a call, law enforcement officers must operate with a reasonable level of safety and care.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The shooting unfolded on the afternoon of June 16 at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital, where officers responding to reports of a shooting, and later found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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After that 7-1 loss to Germany, Curaçao was answering questions about its place in the field.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Think about a teen trying to engage in a meaningful conversation but unable to maintain their parent’s eye contact because the parent is distracted answering texts.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten recently called for limits on AI and excessive screen time in schools, arguing that educators must help students navigate technology responsibly rather than simply reacting to its consequences.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Receiving collection notices after losing a spouse can be stressful, but reacting carefully can help protect your finances.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Replying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replying. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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