as in to respond
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
at cocktail parties she could riposte with lightning speed to even the most unexpected quip
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Recent Examples of riposte
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This seemed to be a function of its light weight and thinness, a riposte to the ubiquitous Michelin Man-esque puffer.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
The book might be considered a riposte to both right-wing and left-wing historiography in India; right-wing historians make fantastic claims that cloak India’s real and substantial achievements, while those on the left prioritize social history in a way that displaces intellectual achievement.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
China's export controls on strategic metals, a riposte to President Donald Trump's tariff hike, are being seen less as an economic blow and more as a warning shot to bring the United States to the negotiating table.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
During that riposte, Al-Khelaifi revealed his theory of why the Argentine found things difficult in the French capital.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
This seemed to be a function of its light weight and thinness, a riposte to the ubiquitous Michelin Man-esque puffer.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
The book might be considered a riposte to both right-wing and left-wing historiography in India; right-wing historians make fantastic claims that cloak India’s real and substantial achievements, while those on the left prioritize social history in a way that displaces intellectual achievement.
—Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
China's export controls on strategic metals, a riposte to President Donald Trump's tariff hike, are being seen less as an economic blow and more as a warning shot to bring the United States to the negotiating table.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riposte
Noun
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And as trade speculation has risen, Harris reported a sarcastic one-word retort from the pitcher.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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The movie’s off-color humor wouldn’t fly today, but its rebellious spirit remains hilariously defiant — a refreshingly rude retort to the niceties of family films and their cringey feel-good messages.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Officers responded to reports of shots being fired shortly after 12:15 a.m. in the 1700 block of East 97th Street in the Linden Hills and Indian Heights neighborhood of Kansas City.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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Newsom responded with a lawsuit asking for an injunction restricting the military's role in Los Angeles.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rybakina replied with a quickfire hold of serve, found her defense again and broke back, but Mboko got another break to move up 5-3 and serve for the set.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nike and Ulta did not reply to requests for comment.—
Monica Hunter-Hart,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Autumn Hill will hold a town hall meeting to answer families' questions.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Trump is a constant presence on cable news, answering questions while signing executive orders in the Oval Office, or holding extended press gaggles on the White House lawn or aboard Air Force One.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Riposte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riposte. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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