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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Smartphones and instant uploads mean graphic events can spread before any newsroom responds.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The crowd responds by trying to throw him off a cliff.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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While standing in the stash house, the detective answers the house phone.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Ripostes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripostes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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