Synonyms of replying

replying

verb

present participle of reply

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responding
• reacting
• answering
• returning
• reading
• interpreting
• construing
• understanding
• managing
• retaliating
• coping (with)
• handling
• taking
• contending (with)
• negotiating
• grappling (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acting
• causing
• affecting
• behaving
• drawing
• effecting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responding
• answering
• reacting
• commenting
• retorting
• rejoining
• returning
• explaining
• coming back
• acknowledging
• riposting
• corresponding
• remarking
• communicating
• countering
• refuting
• rebutting
• defending
• denying
• fielding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• asking
• inquiring
• questioning
• examining
• pumping
• interrogating
• challenging
• grilling
• surveying
• quizzing
• querying
• cross-examining
• polling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of replying

Musk was replying to a post on X by Chamath Palihapitiya, the founder of Social Capital, who laid out his views on the state of the data center buildout. — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

As supporters and detractors debated, Hall’s partner began replying to online comments. — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

Some organizations obsess over presence, but merely being online or replying fast doesn’t move the needle. — Volen Vulkov, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The Federal Trade Commission warns that even replying to an unexpected text can confirm that a scammer has reached a working telephone number. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

According to SeniorMatch’s photo-verification guide, members must complete photo verification before interacting with other users, including sending or replying to messages. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Please report eligible rushers (minimum 250 yards), passers (400 yards) and receivers (200 yards) by replying to this email or clicking here. — Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Draft the note, confirm the plan, and pause before replying if emotions rise. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Its spacious 46mm OLED screen makes checking class reminders, replying to messages, and viewing turn-by-turn directions effortless without taking your phone out. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026