answer to (something)
idiom
: to be the same as or match (something)
The suspect answers to the description perfectly.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 27 June 2024
The answer to that question may appear while the Pisces moon harmonizes with the Cancer sun.
—USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
The answer to that question will determine whether climate risk changes capital markets forever.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 June 2024
The clear answer to our malaise, the new cult members will be quick to tell you, is sacrifice.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 June 2024
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 27 June 2024
The answer to that question may appear while the Pisces moon harmonizes with the Cancer sun.
—USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
The answer to that question will determine whether climate risk changes capital markets forever.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 June 2024
The clear answer to our malaise, the new cult members will be quick to tell you, is sacrifice.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 June 2024
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“Answer to (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/answer%20to%20%28something%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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