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
Asif Burhan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
What could have been a humbling riposte to online over-exuberance instead became the kind of star-making day that Tammy Abraham enjoyed at this ground five years ago.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Trump’s willingness to take risks, his boldness in appearing in places and situations where the old Republican Party feared to tread, his knack for the memorable photo and cutting riposte have defined his political career and the 2024 campaign.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 2 Nov. 2024
With sharp ripostes and canny traps, Harris baited Trump into boasting about his crowd sizes, grousing about the 2020 election, and standing up for the rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol to thwart the peaceful transfer of power.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Hammarby equalised at the start of the second half but within four minutes, Shaw delivered the perfect riposte by side-stepping a defender and thrashing home an unstoppable shot which proved to be the winning goal.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
What could have been a humbling riposte to online over-exuberance instead became the kind of star-making day that Tammy Abraham enjoyed at this ground five years ago.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Trump’s willingness to take risks, his boldness in appearing in places and situations where the old Republican Party feared to tread, his knack for the memorable photo and cutting riposte have defined his political career and the 2024 campaign.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 2 Nov. 2024
With sharp ripostes and canny traps, Harris baited Trump into boasting about his crowd sizes, grousing about the 2020 election, and standing up for the rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol to thwart the peaceful transfer of power.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riposte
Noun
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Known for his own sense of humor, Obama dismisses Edwards’ retort, pointing out that the shooting guard has multiple players of similar size as Embiid, making his point null and void.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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As much as that moment blew up last season, there was another moment on Monday night that may define this season’s retort from Daniel Farke’s men.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
17 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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Target was asked for comment and has not yet responded.—
Sheilla Mamona,
refinery29.com,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Other posters replied by mocking Rogan for his association with Musk, who’s appeared on his podcast multiple times.—
Dimitar 'Mix' Mihov,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Dylan Kraemer, who had already taken the stand, replied fast.—
Emily Baumgaertner Nunn,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Most pilots didn’t answer; others told Bohdan to get lost.—
Joshua Yaffa,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Riposte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riposte. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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