REACT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

react

verb

rē-ˈakt

as in to respond

to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence) it was my first touchdown, and I didn't know how to react to the cheers of the crowd

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Recent Examples of react As is, at this point, a tradition on The View, the cohosts reacted in the moment while Haines comically panicked at the interruption. —

Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026 New York Knicks fans react while watching game five of the NBA Finals. —

Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 June 2026 So far, bond investors haven’t reacted to the peace deal announcement as much as those in the oil market. —

Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 15 June 2026 Hydrogen peroxide can etch or break down the sealant used on these surfaces, potentially reacting with the stone and causing discoloration or a dull, cloudy appearance. —

Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for react

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respond

Verb

In January 2025, Baldoni responded by filing a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and others, alleging defamation, extortion, and related claims.

— Janelle Ash , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic didn’t respond well following his most recent rehab start this week.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026