as in responded
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 reacted
Just 12 days earlier, Elliott had scored Villa’s first goal of the season and even reacted positively to some surprisingly sharp criticism from Emery, who singled out his decision-making after a difficult day at Sunderland.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Fubo chief also reacted in real time to Disney naming Josh D’Amaro as its new CEO, to succeed Bob Iger, and Dana Walden being named president and chief creative officer.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Stewart reacted in mock offense.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Maryland lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reacted after the Maryland House approved a congressional redistricting map on Monday evening.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Simbi Khali played Nina Campbell, the sharp-witted assistant who often reacted to the Solomons’ antics with amused disbelief.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The former boxer, who used a wheelchair to get around, had refused to speak with other authorities and initially reacted the same way to Holland.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
But by Monday afternoon, traders had barely reacted.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
In-game, as Madrid trailed 3-2 and were searching for an equaliser to compliment Kylian Mbappe’s brace, Arbeloa reacted by making a treble substitution in the 78th minute.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The Fubo chief also reacted in real time to Disney naming Josh D’Amaro as its new CEO, to succeed Bob Iger, and Dana Walden being named president and chief creative officer.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Stewart reacted in mock offense.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Maryland lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reacted after the Maryland House approved a congressional redistricting map on Monday evening.
—Ashley Paul, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Simbi Khali played Nina Campbell, the sharp-witted assistant who often reacted to the Solomons’ antics with amused disbelief.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The former boxer, who used a wheelchair to get around, had refused to speak with other authorities and initially reacted the same way to Holland.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
But by Monday afternoon, traders had barely reacted.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
In-game, as Madrid trailed 3-2 and were searching for an equaliser to compliment Kylian Mbappe’s brace, Arbeloa reacted by making a treble substitution in the 78th minute.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacted
Verb
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Times editors and reporters responded to some of the most common questions.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The system responded within milliseconds, fast enough to support real-time reactions such as pulling away from harmful contact or reducing applied force during interaction.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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In response to a question about online rumors that a Guthrie family member was a suspect, Nanos replied that authorities are looking into anyone and everyone who could have had contact with the missing woman, who disappeared early Sunday morning from her Tucson, Arizona, home.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Meiner replied by referring to Corben by his legal name, Billy Cohen, a tactic used in the past by city of Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Reacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacted. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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