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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Haycock and Wimmer replied and came to my home in Monticello to get acquainted, and the trip took shape.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
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Bulloch replied as the two laughed.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The project also would put to a new use a cineplex built for another era when multiple screens responded to the demand by the movie-going public.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The Hawks responded back with a scoring drive.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Things flipped in the second period, with Anaheim outshooting Vegas 17-6, but Hart answered the bell.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Dorofeyev answered after taking the puck from Chris Kreider, shifting to the slot and snapping a shot past Dostal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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“Riposted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riposted. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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