as in replied
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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Advertisement Lohan replied to the post with an emoji of a breaking heart.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024 -
Gardner commented on an Instagram post from Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins when a fan replied to his comment asking Gardner to encourage Higgins to come to New York.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a home invasion and a stabbing at the Riviera Motel.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
27 Dec. 2024
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Retailers have responded, with many offering Boxing Day deals online as early as Christmas Day, further reducing the need to visit physical stores.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Riposted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riposted. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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