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reply

[ri-plahy] / rɪˈplaɪ /
NOUN
answer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledgment feedback reaction rejoinder response retort
STRONG
antiphon comeback counter echo lip reciprocation respond retaliation return riposte sass vibes wisecrack
WEAK
back talk knee-jerk reaction snappy comeback
Antonyms
STRONGEST
question request
VERB
respond
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acknowledge answer come back counter react respond retort
STRONG
echo feedback reciprocate rejoin retaliate return riposte squelch top
WEAK
RSVP be in touch field the question get back to shoot back write back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
question request

Example Sentences

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She referred further questions to a supervisor, who did not return a call asking for comment, and the company did not reply to follow-up questions sent by email.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Zhao didn’t reply to a request for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But weeks after sending her a letter they received a reply inviting them to visit.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The Times contacted several council members who voted for the letter and did not receive a reply.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“Well, it’s going all directions now,” came the second operator’s reply.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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