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as in insults
a quick witty response
she responded to the heckler with a scathing but hilarious retort that instantly won over the audience
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as in responses
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
the salesclerk responded to my query about the price with a brusque retort
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as in replies
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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Noun
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Synthetic data, or synthetic responses, in market research refers to artificially generated data that mimics real-world information, allowing researchers to create diverse and representative datasets without relying on actual survey responses.—
Brad Anderson,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024 -
However, researchers should avoid relying solely on synthetic responses to reduce biased or misleading insights.—
Brad Anderson,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The brain part of the mind and there is another part, a larger part, but this one responds to habits.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This is also called ping, which determines how fast the server responds to your inputs.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Perhaps the recent competitive comebacks of 40-somethings like Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn and legendary climber Chris Sharma are fueling the motivation.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Dec. 2024
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Thomas has long been a polarizing figure, known for his flashy appearances and mouthy comebacks on Real Housewives and his even more controversial cameo on Potomac.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Retorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retorts. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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