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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Rodgers nodded again and replied, “This is it, yep.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“It is good enough,” Trump replied, “but you know what, it isn’t good enough public-relations-wise.”

From Slate • May 18, 2026

"They'd ask what school I'd gone to when I replied, 'you know, just like the local comprehensive,' their eyes would just sort of glaze over."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“I believe I am a truthful person,” Altman replied.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Dragons weep diamonds, replied Tiamat, turning her head away.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville