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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
Neither the city nor the officers has yet responded to the complaint.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has responded to the announcement.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 12 July 2025
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said the responding agencies were the Metro Nashville Police and Fire Departments, Tennessee Highway Patrol, La Vergne Police Department, Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
Firefighters had responded to reports of a brush fire at Canfield Mountain, north of Coeur d’Alene, at around 1:30 p.m., at which point someone started shooting at them.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has responded to the announcement.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 12 July 2025
The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office said the responding agencies were the Metro Nashville Police and Fire Departments, Tennessee Highway Patrol, La Vergne Police Department, Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
Firefighters had responded to reports of a brush fire at Canfield Mountain, north of Coeur d’Alene, at around 1:30 p.m., at which point someone started shooting at them.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
Verb
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Bainbridge said people can react to either alcohol or cannabis differently, even in limited amounts.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Oily, fatty, and greasy food do not react well to plastic and should be put in better alternatives, like glass, according to our experts.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 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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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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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 18 Jul. 2025.
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