as in to respond
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 react
The city has until late July to react to the claim.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
Taking those steps before a storm arrives can help families react quickly when severe weather threatens.
—Dave Warren, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Creator Sam Levinson and actors Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, and more also reacted to their characters' fates.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
What has that been like to see people react so strongly to it?
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 2 June 2026
Taking those steps before a storm arrives can help families react quickly when severe weather threatens.
—Dave Warren, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Creator Sam Levinson and actors Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, and more also reacted to their characters' fates.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
What has that been like to see people react so strongly to it?
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for react
respond
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The witness directed responding officers to Parking Structure 8, where Akindahunsi was taken into custody.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Arkema was the only company to respond to a request for comment.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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“React.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/react. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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