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riposting

verb

present participle of riposte
as in responding
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 riposting
  1. responding
  2. replying
  3. answering
Verb
  • The act of responding to claims by policyholders, including inspecting homes, interviewing, determining if or what to pay for the claim, and ensuring the check arrives.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Here, members of Forbes Business Council discuss common mistakes businesses make when responding to public criticism that can turn a small concern into a much larger trust problem.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of responding
Verb
  • Please report eligible rushers (minimum 250 yards), passers (400 yards) and receivers (200 yards) by replying to this email or clicking here.
    — AJC Sports, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Draft the note, confirm the plan, and pause before replying if emotions rise.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of replying
Verb
  • My first Herald job was answering phones and writing a local bowling column.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The assistant was answering with a straight face using data that was already hours stale.
    — Amirtha Saminathan, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of answering
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riposting
rip (out)
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“Riposting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riposting. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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