respondent

Definition of respondentnext

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Recent Examples of respondent The options for the gender that the respondent currently identifies with that differs from that registered at birth are man, woman, nonbinary, prefer not to answer or another term that the respondent can provide. ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 One healthcare student won over $50,000 while another respondent lost within that range, the survey showed. Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Another respondent, from a small nonprofit, emphasized curiosity, adaptability and the ability to learn new skills quickly. Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026 Millennials, Baby Boomers and Gen X all took some shots, depending on the location of the respondent. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for respondent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respondent
interviewee
Noun
  • Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Hart County coach Biff Parson, whose team is off to a 2-0 start in his first season.
    Jack Leo, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Better make sure those interview questions are properly researched and up to snuff — or else there could be some real zingers flying in from the interviewee.
    Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Respondent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respondent. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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