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 Sergio Garcia reacts on the 18th green during the first round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. —

CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 How does the publishing world react, in your opinion, to this third language? —

Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 Read more about how Democratic candidates have reacted. —

Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026 Understanding how the body feels and reacts internally matters more than calculations or external standards. —

William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for react

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City leaders have also taken a new step of prohibiting all special event permits on Picnic Day, a move intended to reduce congestion, limit overlapping crowds and allow emergency services to respond more effectively.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
How did Athena Strand's parents respond to her death?

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026