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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
Ellison didn’t immediately respond to Fortune’s request for comment.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 June 2025
The log of emails do not indicate whether Bartley or Perry responded.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Fire Hoses Used to Cool Down Brakes Users in the Reddit thread discussed the cause, noting that the emergency crews were responding to the possibility of overheated brakes from a fuel-heavy landing.
—Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
May's office initially responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment after providing the public records, requesting a list of questions and background information be provided before speaking.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 June 2025
The log of emails do not indicate whether Bartley or Perry responded.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Fire Hoses Used to Cool Down Brakes Users in the Reddit thread discussed the cause, noting that the emergency crews were responding to the possibility of overheated brakes from a fuel-heavy landing.
—Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
May's office initially responded to Fox News Digital's request for comment after providing the public records, requesting a list of questions and background information be provided before speaking.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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Instead of reacting out of habit, curious individuals ask questions like What is the most important task right now?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Don’t be alarmed when the vinegar reacts with the baking soda.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Mascherano replied, when asked Friday morning if Messi would be traveling and available for the match.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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In comparison, 23% of the older generations replied the same.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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Obviously, the Lakers have a few questions to answer.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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