1
as in response
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
the standard answer of "Fine, thank you" when asked, "How are you?"
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2
as in result
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the answers to the odd-numbered problems are at the back of the book
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as in reaction
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
a cold stare was her withering answer to that gratuitous insult
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as in to respond
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
didn't answer right away when the detective asked him where he'd been for the last three hours
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2
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
sorry, I haven't seen anyone answering to that description
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as in to fulfil
to do what is required by the terms of
I don't have a box cutter as such, but will this knife answer the purpose?
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as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
try to answer this riddle
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Recent Examples of answer
Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Speaker Dreyer is in his office, telling his media team to plant a quote in the news that places the blame for the attack squarely on Kidder, when Alex bursts in demanding answers.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Schneider’s tepid endorsement of Smith came days after Macdonald chose not to answer yes when asked if Smith was in the team’s plans.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Manfred’s answer at the time was simple: No, not yet.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2025
Speaker Dreyer is in his office, telling his media team to plant a quote in the news that places the blame for the attack squarely on Kidder, when Alex bursts in demanding answers.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
Most pilots didn’t answer; others told Bohdan to get lost.
—Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Schneider’s tepid endorsement of Smith came days after Macdonald chose not to answer yes when asked if Smith was in the team’s plans.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for answer
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Commercial pilot and licensed psychotherapist shares words of encouragement after recent plane crashes Michaela Renee Johnson says fear is a natural response to seeing the recent aviation disasters — and shares her thoughts on how people can ultimately tackle their fear.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The top two responses were the ability to lead and the capacity to bring needed change.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Power rankings: How do all 32 teams stand following the result of Super Bowl 59?—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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To read the results of previous reader polls, click here.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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But Johnson was more surprised by the intense reaction than Reynolds, who regularly comes face to face with the fans while doing stand-up.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
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Read more Ice cream recall update as FDA issues highest risk warning Chicken Caesar wrap recall over allergic reaction fears Nationwide mac & cheese snack recall as FDA issues risk warning Newsweek has previously compiled a list of recalls affecting H-E-B stores between October and December 2024.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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If the government either denies the claims or does not respond, Clifford said the family can file lawsuits in federal court.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The schools did not respond to a request for comment.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Critically, the number of Sweeps Coins corresponds with the amount of real money spent or won.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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There are striking similarities between Frost’s collection and Tennyson’s poem; many of Frost’s poems refer directly to a corresponding canto in Tennyson’s work.—
Maggie Doherty,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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With his cozy storefront nestled in London’s Archangel Lane, Book offers his services to the local police, helping solve the most intricate cases.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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In some cases, marinating or cooking can solve this problem.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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No doubt the many sympathetic replies that came her way were sincere.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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For example, a Russian propaganda group known as Bad Grammar used OpenAI's technology to generate fake replies about Ukraine to specific posts on Telegram in English and Russian.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
23 Feb. 2025
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But for solutions like this to gain traction, the conversation around sustainability has to change.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Though, to be fair, at least one final moment suggests there isn’t a solution to what’s ailing the country.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Answer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answer. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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