as in retorts
a quick witty response
he's known for having a brilliant riposte to nearly any insult
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as in replies
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 Synonyms for ripostes
Noun
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Rank-and-file Democrats also have applauded Pritzker’s bullish retorts to Trump in recent days.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
28 Aug. 2025 -
But businesses are hoping for more than just retorts.—
Satviki Sanjay Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The man replies with further context about her circumstances.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is 30% off, giving you a bedside smart display that tracks your sleep, controls lights and music, and responds to simple hand gestures without needing to touch the screen.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump responds to giant military parade in China.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jesus answers the questions in Portuguese, via a translator, but his English is strong enough to understand what is being asked and to hold a conversation.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hopefully the question answers itself.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Ripostes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripostes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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