Synonyms of reacted

reacted

verb

past tense of react

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responded
• replied
• answered
• returned
• read
• interpreted
• understood
• construed
• retaliated
• managed
• handled
• negotiated
• took
• contended (with)
• coped (with)
• grappled (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acted
• caused
• affected
• behaved
• effected
• drew

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reacted

Treasury yields jumped as traders reacted to the report, fearing that interest rate increases could now be more likely in 2027. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,lee Ying Shan,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026

Dorfmeister said there was a delay before the crowd reacted and then everyone began to flee the area. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026

The federal judges who ordered the men’s releases have reacted swiftly — and, at times, furiously — to the re-arrests. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026

Here’s a look at how certain stocks and industries reacted to the result of the midterms. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Democrats have reacted to Miller's promotion as a sign that Trump is doubling down rather than moderating after the election. — Steven Frank, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

Pedestrians on the greenway reacted to word of the arrest Saturday. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Yet Simmons reacted even before the quarterback dropped off a screen pass to running back Zach Charbonnet. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Challenging research Since the organic semiconductor reacted with the liquid crystal, the researchers needed to ensure that all measurements were completed within a few hours of the sample being assembled. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026