replies 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of reply
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as in responds
to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence) replied to the news that she had won the scholarship by jumping around the room and cheering

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replies

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noun

plural of reply

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for replies
Verb
  • The Trap Of Luck The difference between luck and capability lies in how an organization prepares for and responds to problems.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Every player responds differently to every concussion and Brisker just wasn’t able to make it through protocol before the IR move.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • For instance, heart rate or EKG readings, now available with greater fidelity by wearables, might point to anxiety around particular stimuli, or reflexive physiological responses to certain situations.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Data protection laws aim to protect the personal data that became overly accessible when so much economic activity moved online, and these were the right responses at the right time.
    Gregory Francis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Internet reacts to health exec’s killing with hate Can facial recognition technology identify the suspect?
    Holly Yan, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The human body reacts differently to heat at different ages.
    Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In the bottom of his camera shot was a real-time video of her reactions.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Fans who couldn't attend shared their reactions in the comment section.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Replies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replies. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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