REACT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

react

verb

rē-ˈakt

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 rookie repeatedly established deep position in the paint and finished before Toronto's defense could react. —

Christopher Harris, CBS News, 23 June 2026 The key difference is that rather than suggesting preset visuals, the AI Camera Assistant is ostensibly reacting to the scene, subject, and lighting to dynamically suggest the best alterations for that specific moment — that’s the AI of it all. —

Dominic Preston, The Verge, 23 June 2026 How to react when facing a lightning hazard? —

Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 Algeria’s Gouiri should be praised for reacting first to second balls for the match winner. —

Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for react

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respond

Verb

On June 18, Buss was responding to a call which ended up in a standoff.

— Frankie McLister, CBS News, 27 June 2026
The Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday night.

— Jared Perlo, NBC news, 27 June 2026