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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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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Despite these complexities, UMG is being asked to file its answer to the copyright claims by no later than April 7.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
When asked whether the boys would be tried as adults, the Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney in New Mexico declined to answer, citing the active investigation.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Connections is released at midnight in your local time zone, so be sure to check back with Newsweek daily for more hints, clues and answers.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Despite these complexities, UMG is being asked to file its answer to the copyright claims by no later than April 7.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Boasberg later ordered the administration to answer questions under seal, including flight details and the number of deportees sent to a notorious El Salvador prison under Trump's order.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
When asked whether the boys would be tried as adults, the Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney in New Mexico declined to answer, citing the active investigation.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for answer
Noun
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If responses aren’t consistent, your messaging isn’t aligned.—
Ellie Victor,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The blaze got out of control and forced Sullivan to call 911, sparking a response from the Waterbury Fire Department.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That goal against came as a direct result of Pontus Holmberg badly losing a puck battle in the defensive zone, too.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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What do alleged mistakes made as the results of editorial decisions and/or failures within broadcasters in London have to do with a cohort of people reporting in the most deadly conflict for journalists since the Second World War?—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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But instead, Crudup had the exact opposite reaction.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
9 Mar. 2025
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But, when a second death beset Lilian’s life, Dr. Fenton’s reaction took her by surprise.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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UnitedHealthcare did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Trying To Make Your Partner Jealous Some individuals might respond to jealousy by trying to trigger it in their partner—flirting with others, bringing up past relationships or exaggerating attention from someone else.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Under Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, the Space Force has defined a highly effective strategy; corresponding operational concepts and technologies; and a new training regimen to ensure U.S. equities in space are secured.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The equation no longer corresponds to a Turing machine that computes perfect squares—and, more generally, the Diophantine equations can no longer encode the halting problem.—
Joseph Howlett,
WIRED,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Now, that’s not to say that Trump is going to solve anything.—
David Remnick,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Puzzle after puzzle requires clever thinking and, most importantly, collaborative effort to solve.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Her post began with a screenshot of her earlier remark about bracing for backlash to Meghan’s new Netflix series before revealing the Duchess' witty handwritten reply.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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For instance, Salesforce Einstein provides leaders with automation to personalize emails with real-time data and reply to social media or marketing activities, which helps strengthen the connection with their audience. 4.—
Jon Michail,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Though the solutions to misclassifications might be varied, the problem mostly revolves around permits.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, the most promising solution lies with our managers.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Answer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answer. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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