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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Trebek replied to raucous laughter from the audience.—
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026 -
No other board members immediately replied to the Star-Telegram’s requests for comment.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning.—
Terra Sullivan,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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The Zoroastrian high priest responded by stirring a pinch of sugar into the milk without spilling a drop.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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In May 2024, Kardashian Barker answered a few questions from fans on her Instagram Stories — including one who asked her about her in vitro fertilization (IVF) journey.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Martin Baturina and Petar Musa answered each of Kane's first-half goals in a rematch of the 2018 semifinal game won by Croatia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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“Riposted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riposted. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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