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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
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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In a news release shared on social media, Menifee Police Department officers said they were called to Wheatfield Park, located in the 30000 block of Menifee Road near La Piedra Road, after responding to reports of a possible suicide.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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If someone pushes for more time or attention, think before responding.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The teams traded goals later in the second with Toffoli scoring on the rush for San Jose and DeBrusk answering on the power play.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In another campaign video, the Euphoria actress takes on the role of Roach's assistant, answering calls, carrying boxes and offering him a sip of a beverage.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Daisy, whose backstory includes, in the first episode, a brief glimpse of Elisabeth Moss’ June, certainly upsets things, most often by reacting to Gilead’s penchant for public atrocities the way a non-sociopath outsider would.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Bobby Suarez captured the moment on surveillance video, where his family can be heard reacting in panic as strong winds tore through the area.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Replying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replying. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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