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
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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
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But that hasn’t stopped Father John Misty from playfully framing it as a Lamar retort.Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 23 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Trump’s campaign, backed by Tesla and SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk, and other major tech companies didn’t respond to requests for comment.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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System responds when terrible things happen to kids Deep inside Milwaukee County’s Criminal Justice Facility, Deputy District Attorney Matthew Torbenson sits behind a desk surrounded by pictures of family, house plants and a pile of court documents, each telling a sad story involving a child.John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Neither the Belarusian Defense Ministry nor Foreign Ministry replied to ABC News' requests for comment.David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Reps for Francesca did not immediately reply to EW's request for comment.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
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Arizona opened scoring with a 41-yard touchdown pass from Kyler Murray to Michael Wilson on the game’s first drive, but the Seahawks answered with scoring drives on four of five first-half possessions.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The big question that needs to be answered is who wins a game H-O-R-S-E between father and daughter? ...Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Riposte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riposte. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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