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to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
when told she couldn't have it, she retorted, "Fine, I didn't want it anyway!"
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Recent Examples of retorted
As Saints retorted, Williams hit him with a backhand slap.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Morgan retorted several of his statements.
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Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Hellerstein retorted in one exchange with the prosecutor, questioning how the Maduros’ ability to pay their lawyers had any bearing on national security.
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Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.
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Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill jokingly retorted on Wednesday.
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Scott Powers,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Alito retorted to laughter from the courtroom.
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
After critics picked apart her appearance during the 2015 Wimbledon tennis tournament, Williams took to social media and retorted with a carefree beach selfie.
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Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noem retorted after Thompson raised the issue.
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Arkansas Online,
12 Dec. 2025
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Morgan retorted several of his statements.
—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Hellerstein retorted in one exchange with the prosecutor, questioning how the Maduros’ ability to pay their lawyers had any bearing on national security.
—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.
—
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill jokingly retorted on Wednesday.
—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Alito retorted to laughter from the courtroom.
—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
After critics picked apart her appearance during the 2015 Wimbledon tennis tournament, Williams took to social media and retorted with a carefree beach selfie.
—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noem retorted after Thompson raised the issue.
—
Arkansas Online,
12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retorted
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Trebek replied to raucous laughter from the audience.
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No other board members immediately replied to the Star-Telegram’s requests for comment.
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Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning.
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The Zoroastrian high priest responded by stirring a pinch of sugar into the milk without spilling a drop.
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The Twins’ bats answered in their half of the second, with four hits and three runs.
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Workers correctly answered only about one-quarter of survey questions on retirement withdrawals, on average, and nearly half couldn't answer a single question correctly on that topic.
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“Retorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retorted. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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