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

Analysts on Wall Street generally reacted favorably to the results, with many firms raising their price targets on the stock. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 30 July 2026

Fans reacted to the news in the comments section of a separate Instagram Reel shared by the podcast’s official account, speculating about reasons for Spelling’s departure. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 July 2026

How the rest of the world reacted UEFA’s public message was quickly followed by statements from several of its member associations, including Norway — which has often been critical of FIFA and Infantino — England, Scotland and Wales. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 July 2026

For years, when playgrounds and parks became drug hot spots, the city reacted by fencing them off, depriving families of access. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Days after hearing of Holloway’s death from breast cancer at 79 on July 18, according to her nephew, Miami Dade College students reacted. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Warsh said in the time between the two latest Fed meetings, the market has reacted to real economic data and the reduction in forward guidance from the central may have played a role in that. — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

On a subreddit dedicated to Disneyland, users reacted to reports of the restroom closures. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

People on social media reacted to the Observer’s report with outrage at CMPD’s lack of transparency and disbelief in their conclusion, as well as gratitude to the Observer for digging into the subject. — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026