RIPOSTES Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

ripostes 1 of 2

noun

plural of riposte

as in retorts

a quick witty response he's known for having a brilliant riposte to nearly any insult

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verb

present tense third-person singular of riposte

as in replies

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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Noun

Binface never breaks character and delivers snarky ripostes when challenged to lift the lid. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 The exchanges have included headline-making ripostes from Christian Pulisic and his entourage. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Reached by phone for comment, David Pimm, the president of the Bohemian National Cemetery Association, said two of the cemetery’s three retorts, or furnaces, were not working due to an electrical fire.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
But retorts in this arena could carry significant consequences.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 28 July 2026

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Verb

University responds In a press release on Monday, the university said Delta Upsilon was placed on interim suspension while the Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response investigates.

— Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Copper responds instantly for precision, while stainless steel delivers durability and versatility across all cooktops – including induction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

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An agent that answers every call Commure's AI Call Center Agents answer the phone 24/7, with zero hold time and zero after-hours dead ends.

— Deepika Bodapati, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Don’t be surprised if Cooper Barkate answers to the name Spider-Man or any nickname close to it.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

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