REJOINDERS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

rejoinders

noun

plural of rejoinder

as in responses

something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question he always has a smart-aleck rejoinder to everything

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Recent Examples of rejoinders That his language was English and not American was the cause of ample anxiety for a linguistic nationalist like Webster, no less than my own as evidenced in my rejoinders to a bartender at the Boot Pub more than two centuries later. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026 His Joe is a real cynic, with demons in his closet; his rejoinders come from a tough place. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 May 2026 However, what smooths out these bumps in the road is Brooks’ ability to consistently write earnest speeches, or button scenes with a snarky rejoinders. — Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Former senior vice president of people and culture Erin Dangerfield, now Golden State’s chief people officer, allegedly questioned Vasquez about her responses in the survey.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The report suggests considering inventory exposure, material-supply risk, and residual value, then developing responses with both economic and ecological validity.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of responses

Noun

Secure Messaging provides additional ways for families to communicate, including Talk-to-Text, voice messages, photos, emojis, GIF stickers, preset quick replies, e-greeting cards, and group chats.

— Jon Stojan, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Denunciations appeared in the posts and replies on social media accounts with tens of thousands of followers.

— Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of replies

Noun

Despite the lack of outward signs in Ocean Springs, Nolan’s death has come to mean different things to different people and a lack of answers from authorities has left residents drawing their own conclusions about the circumstances of his death.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Contacting your local town office is a great way to get answers for your specific area.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026

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