answer back
Example Sentences
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Sometimes I answer back, even though I don’t think it cares too much.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
"No one gave us an answer back about what we had reported and conveyed."
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2024
By the time he asks, “Can I get a Chaka Khan?” it’s impossible not to answer back.
From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2022
“But in an elimination game, to not only score the first goal, but to answer back 21 seconds after they scored, you’re so proud,” Cooper added.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2022
He was the only one in my house who never minded if I didn’t answer back, which made me want to talk more.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
