as in to respond
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
at cocktail parties she could riposte with lightning speed to even the most unexpected quip
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Recent Examples of riposte
Brady Dale, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
Although the United States and its allies could deal with such ripostes, there would be no obvious military strategy to bring even a desultory exchange of strikes and counterstrikes to an end.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Sep. 2010
For this demographic, the Olympics have been an ode to France’s multiculturalism — its opening ceremony was replete with drag performers and Lady Gaga — and as a riposte to the ultraconservative forces growing elsewhere in France.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Its face was inclined to be dour and imposing, a Victorian riposte to rose-bricked, frivolous, Georgian Dublin.
—Timothy O'Grady, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
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Noun
In an attention getting riposte, the aforementioned Polis penned a satirical letter calling for a ban on the dollar.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 3 Sep. 2024
Although the United States and its allies could deal with such ripostes, there would be no obvious military strategy to bring even a desultory exchange of strikes and counterstrikes to an end.
—Barry R. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Sep. 2010
For this demographic, the Olympics have been an ode to France’s multiculturalism — its opening ceremony was replete with drag performers and Lady Gaga — and as a riposte to the ultraconservative forces growing elsewhere in France.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
Its face was inclined to be dour and imposing, a Victorian riposte to rose-bricked, frivolous, Georgian Dublin.
—Timothy O'Grady, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riposte
Noun
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The retort there is that if the marketplace sees the position as absurd or grossly premature, the potential reputational harm to the firm might not be worth the endeavor.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Their leadership across finance, technology, media and beyond stands as a potent retort to those who question a woman’s ability to wield power.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The state police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad also responded to the scene.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
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The officer responded and was flagged down by witnesses who reported that Jamarion Plummer, 25, had been shot at his home in the 1000 block of North Main Street.Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Kim replies as a man's foot is seen stepping out of a car.Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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The dispatcher replied that only two engines were available. 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. Hydrants run dry Eric Thayer/Getty Images The night was far from over.Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Two names answer that question: Jimmy Butler and Terry Rozier.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Riposte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riposte. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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