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
Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Eventually, Letterman acknowledged the riposte was not his best work.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Big Kiss, Bye-Bye offers something else, too: a subtle riposte against gender pessimism.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Eventually, Letterman acknowledged the riposte was not his best work.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Some enemy attacks can only be dodged, while parrying others gives you the opportunity to riposte.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riposte
Noun
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That retort was also the title of her 2020 comedy special.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Moon is at odds with three planets, which can trigger arguments, snide remarks and even cruel retorts.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An OpenAI spokesperson has said the company is improving how its systems respond to signs of distress and now directs users toward real-world support.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The White House and Schumer's office did not respond to requests for comment.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bankas replied bluntly to the cancellations in a recent video posted to Instagram.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sandoz, one of the larger manufacturers of estrogen patches, didn't reply to messages from USA TODAY.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Grammys have arrived and Music’s Biggest Night will finally answer questions that have been hounding music fans since the 2026 nominees were announced in November.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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Authorities also said to watch out for people ringing doorbells to see if anyone answers, packages left at doors to test whether a home is vacant, and unfamiliar vehicles or people repeatedly passing by a house.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Riposte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riposte. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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