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as in to react
to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence)
doctors studying how the brain responds to pain
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as in to reply
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
the students energetically participated in the discussion, responding to the teacher's questions and comments with alacrity and enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of respond
Claude responded in similar ways.
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
An allegation that two responding officers failed to properly investigate the crash led to them being placed on leave 10 days afterward.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment about whether any of that $75 million will be returned to affected consumers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The Albuquerque Police Department hasn’t responded to a request for comment.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
An allegation that two responding officers failed to properly investigate the crash led to them being placed on leave 10 days afterward.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment about whether any of that $75 million will be returned to affected consumers.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The Albuquerque Police Department hasn’t responded to a request for comment.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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Japan still gets about 95% of its crude imports from the Middle East, helping explain why its stock markets reacted so sharply to the risk of a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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How to react when facing a lightning hazard?—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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An attorney for Kayumi did not immediately reply to a request for comment.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
10 Mar. 2026
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The bewildering and unexplained switch over Halligan began when the Bar replied to a complaint against her filed by the nonprofit organization Campaign for Accountability.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Lopez answered for Central Catholic, drilling a three moments later to bring it back to a 59-58 game.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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