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
Opening his monologue, Kimmel modestly reacted to his audience's generous welcome.
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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
As well as the Hannibal incident at Burnley, maybe the most prominent recent example is when St James’ Park reacted to Anthony Gordon being sent off for pretty clearly taking a chunk out of Virgil van Dijk’s heel.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Speaking on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, the comedian reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding Kimmel, who was suspended from Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Manfred reacted to the jilting by taking shots at ESPN’s distribution model, but cooler heads would (eventually) prevail.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The 2x Oscar winner recently reacted to the shooting of Charlie Kirk while discussing his Paul Thomas Anderson movie about a group of ex-revolutionaries, which premieres Friday in theaters.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The group chat, consisting of more than 20 members, reportedly reacted in real time to Kirk’s assassination.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Many prominent figures in sports reacted to the news, and in a recent appearance on Logan Paul's podcast, UFC president Dana White shared his thoughts.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The next day, Miner propositioned McDonald, who reacted in anger, said Sanders’ motion.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
As well as the Hannibal incident at Burnley, maybe the most prominent recent example is when St James’ Park reacted to Anthony Gordon being sent off for pretty clearly taking a chunk out of Virgil van Dijk’s heel.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Speaking on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, the comedian reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding Kimmel, who was suspended from Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Manfred reacted to the jilting by taking shots at ESPN’s distribution model, but cooler heads would (eventually) prevail.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2025
The 2x Oscar winner recently reacted to the shooting of Charlie Kirk while discussing his Paul Thomas Anderson movie about a group of ex-revolutionaries, which premieres Friday in theaters.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
The group chat, consisting of more than 20 members, reportedly reacted in real time to Kirk’s assassination.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Many prominent figures in sports reacted to the news, and in a recent appearance on Logan Paul's podcast, UFC president Dana White shared his thoughts.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The next day, Miner propositioned McDonald, who reacted in anger, said Sanders’ motion.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacted
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Caesars Entertainment has not yet responded to a request for comment.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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In the aftermath of his killing, many on the right, including the President, have responded by promising a crackdown on the left, igniting debates on political violence and free speech.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
22 Sep. 2025
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No district replied before publication.—
Lina Ruiz
September 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Sep. 2025
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And Rogan replied in the affirmative.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Reacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacted. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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