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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
After being picked off by Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson in the second quarter, marking his third interception of the season, Jones responded by scoring on a 3-yard rushing TD in the second quarter that gave Indianapolis a 14-7 lead.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The company didn’t respond to emails seeking comment on the status of its plans.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
SpaceX did not respond to a request for comment for this story, nor does the company typically respond to requests for information.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The Cowboys’ defense wanted to respond to Dowdle today.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025
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James Boyd, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The company didn’t respond to emails seeking comment on the status of its plans.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
SpaceX did not respond to a request for comment for this story, nor does the company typically respond to requests for information.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
The Cowboys’ defense wanted to respond to Dowdle today.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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Advertisement Here’s how world leaders, as well as those within Gaza and Israel, have reacted to the first phase agreement to end the war.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Too often towns react to market forces instead of leading with vision.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Someone else in the room said something inaudible before Aidan replied.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sortor replied to Johnson at the time, saying he was focused on getting the government to provide more aid to Maui and was willing to work together.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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Tennessee answered Arkansas' opening touchdown with a 7-play, 75-yard scoring drive that was capped by DeSean Bishop’s 17-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Martin spoke about the series adaptation while answering a fan question about imposter syndrome.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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