RETORTED Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

retorted

verb

past tense of retort

as in replied

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. — 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

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In response to a text message sent to a number listed for the address, someone replied that Matson’s claims are false.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Barca vice-president Rafa Yuste, who was there, quickly replied on the same Spanish channel.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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More than 2,000 of you responded to our reader survey that featured questions on a variety of on- and off-ice topics heading into camp.

— Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
While stepping in as press secretary, Vance responded to a question from the Washington Examiner about 2028 hopefuls, such as Cruz and War Secretary Pete Hegseth, by telling Republicans to focus on the midterm elections.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of responded

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Questions that will not be answered but keep forming, like air bubbles rising to the surface, only to break.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Over breakfast, Jeter answered Lombard’s questions about life in the big leagues and life with the Yankees, and offered advice.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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