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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noun

plural of reply

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Verb
  • During the fair, the city responds with an impressive array of exhibitions, with all its museums, foundations, and galleries collaborating to reflect the city’s artistic vibrancy.
    Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • As a slew of singles seeking shallow, at-sea connections boards the boat, the team responds to several Singles Week emergencies.
    Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • These tools streamline workflows and provide immediate responses, improving user experience and allowing associates to concentrate on more complex problem-solving tasks.
    Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But further Israeli military operations since then have prompted escalatory Iranian military responses, forcing the conflict back out of the shadows.
    Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • When a person feels shame, the brain reacts as if facing a physical danger.
    Melissa Petro, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Mesa County Clerk and Colorado Republican candidate for secretary of state Tina Peters reacts to early election returns during a primary night watch party at the Wide Open Saloon on June 28, 2022 in Sedalia, Colorado.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Conduct thorough research to understand the implications, communicate clearly and transparently, and be prepared for diverse reactions.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • First reactions out of Venice International Film Festival, meanwhile, were mixed, and the increasingly negative signs started to hint at a downturn to come.
    Mark Hughes, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Replies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/replies. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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