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
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
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
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Noun
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riposte
Noun
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Sweeney’s cast — there are excellent turns from Aisling Franciosi (The Nightingale, Speak No Evil) and Abbott Elementary’s Chris Perfetti — deploy their witty retorts, bleak sentiments and existential worries at a bracing and confident clip.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Boland last April launched a convoluted, two-pronged process, garnering headlines and an angry retort from the mayor, which apparently has fizzled out.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Miami scored just eight points in the first six minutes of the third quarter, allowing Brooklyn to tie the game at 61. Luckily for the struggling Heat, Miami responded to Brooklyn evening the score with a 7-0 run of its own.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Beyond Trump's criticism of FEMA, he's suggested limiting the federal government's role in responding to disasters, echoing comments from conservative allies who have proposed reducing funding and responsibility.—
WILL WEISSERT,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Gillespie answered with a layup with 40 seconds left, and then senior power forward Julian Reese made a steal.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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The two men furtively communicate to avoid answering any questions.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Riposte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riposte. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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