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noun

ri-ˈpōst How to pronounce riposte (audio)
Definition of ripostenext
as in retort
a quick witty response he's known for having a brilliant riposte to nearly any insult

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riposte

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verb

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
Noun
Meanwhile, on Wednesday evening, Carr posted a riposte to a commenter on X who took aim at the FCC chief. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026 The riposte sealed his break with Surrealist affiliation. — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some enemy attacks can only be dodged, while parrying others gives you the opportunity to riposte. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for riposte
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riposte
  1. retort
  2. respond
  3. reply
  4. answer
Noun
  • This week, the network delivered a sharp retort, accusing the agency of waging a campaign of political retribution.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • But retorts in this arena could carry significant consequences.
    — Helen Branswell, STAT, 28 July 2026
Definition of retort
Verb
  • Max Muncy hit a three-run double in the sixth on his bobblehead night for the Dodgers, but Kyle Isbel responded with a tying two-run homer in the seventh for Kansas City.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Markets are continuously responding to new information and data and adjusting odds for the Fed.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of respond
Verb
  • Tata Sons did not respond to CNBC’s request for comments, while Tata Trusts did not reply to questions around capital allocation concerns.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Lawyers for the estate did not immediately reply to requests for comment on Thursday.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of reply
Verb
  • No matter what, this brand-new defense couldn’t have asked for a better debut, though several questions still need to be answered.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • What Trump should not do is keep testing variations of executive orders against a Supreme Court ruling that has already answered the central question.
    — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of answer

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