reply
verb (used without object)
to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond.
replies
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pluralof reply.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof reply (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
replyverb (used without object)to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond.
Example Sentences
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Here’s the twist: This colleague decided to use AI to schedule the automatic OOO replies “and it was costing the company $10,000 a day.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Matthews replies: “Um, I think I know how that happened.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
When you’re looking at a thread of social media bots sharing the same five replies to AI-generated slapfights between anthropomorphic fruits, it can be hard to remember the internet used to be a lively place.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
"I haven't got enough in the tank to do that," Svyatoslav replies.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Hey,” he replies with a glance at my turquoise backpack.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
