replied

VERB

answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge come back counter react respond retort

STRONG

echo feedback reciprocate rejoin retaliate return riposte squelch top

WEAK

be in touch field the question get back to shoot back write back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question request

Example Sentences

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When harangued by CNBC’s Joe Kernan to “reject” the winners, Jeffries replied, “Donald Trump is the president right now. Are you kidding me?”

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

“Divorced at 36. Yea, you’re not here to waste time. The way you build your days matter,” the AI voice told her after Lansley replied she was looking for a serious relationship.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

“What is the cost of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon?” he replied.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Asked by federal judge Theodore Chuang if he was guilty, the 77-year-old veteran diplomat replied: "I am, Your Honor, and I'm sorry for it."

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

"I have to do this alone," he replied, as always.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville