as in replied
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
when told she couldn't have it, she retorted, "Fine, I didn't want it anyway!"
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Recent Examples of retorted
Morgan retorted several of his statements.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hellerstein retorted in one exchange with the prosecutor, questioning how the Maduros’ ability to pay their lawyers had any bearing on national security.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill jokingly retorted on Wednesday.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Alito retorted to laughter from the courtroom.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
After critics picked apart her appearance during the 2015 Wimbledon tennis tournament, Williams took to social media and retorted with a carefree beach selfie.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Noem retorted after Thompson raised the issue.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Hellerstein retorted in one exchange with the prosecutor, questioning how the Maduros’ ability to pay their lawyers had any bearing on national security.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill jokingly retorted on Wednesday.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Alito retorted to laughter from the courtroom.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 25 Feb. 2026
After critics picked apart her appearance during the 2015 Wimbledon tennis tournament, Williams took to social media and retorted with a carefree beach selfie.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Noem retorted after Thompson raised the issue.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retorted
Verb
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Barrera later replied that just as Shaw loves her own children, the parents of transgender children love theirs, too.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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These days, this useful piece of biological engineering might fire when someone hasn’t replied to your email.—
Phil Starks,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Iran has responded by stepping up its attacks on ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Though the Red Sox got a run back in the top of the second on a solo homer by Wilyer Abreu, the Orioles immediately responded with a Rutschman fielder’s choice in the second, and then extended the lead on a solo shot by Samuel Basallo in the third.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hobson said her prayers had been answered.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Towns has answered question after question about his offense, his shot attempts, his touches, his rhythm with team captain and All-Star guard Jalen Brunson.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Retorted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retorted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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