as in responding
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 reacting
Their emotional swings may trigger your own stress, but reacting impulsively can worsen the situation.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Being one of the most popular cast members of the sketch show has many people reacting to the news like former SNL cast member Cecily Strong.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
In a video of the incident that went viral, Markwood was seen reacting to a Pirates home run.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
America Ferrera got emotional while reacting to the recent Supreme Court decision on immigration stops while appearing on Thursday’s episode of The View.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
Nimbleness — whether accommodating a star who suddenly wants to arrive by helicopter or reacting to shifting incentive policies — remains key.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
But reacting with indignation has not been an option for Lee.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Social media erupted with criticism, accusing the outlet of reacting inappropriately to the tragedy.
—Amanda Castro
gabe Whisnant
anna Commander
toby Meyjes
shane Croucher
john Feng
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about how much SNAP funding Kentucky will be responsible for and how lawmakers are reacting to the new costs.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Being one of the most popular cast members of the sketch show has many people reacting to the news like former SNL cast member Cecily Strong.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
In a video of the incident that went viral, Markwood was seen reacting to a Pirates home run.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
America Ferrera got emotional while reacting to the recent Supreme Court decision on immigration stops while appearing on Thursday’s episode of The View.
—Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
Nimbleness — whether accommodating a star who suddenly wants to arrive by helicopter or reacting to shifting incentive policies — remains key.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
But reacting with indignation has not been an option for Lee.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Social media erupted with criticism, accusing the outlet of reacting inappropriately to the tragedy.
—Amanda Castro
gabe Whisnant
anna Commander
toby Meyjes
shane Croucher
john Feng
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Here's what to know about how much SNAP funding Kentucky will be responsible for and how lawmakers are reacting to the new costs.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacting
responding
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So, pause before responding and try to remain neutral during their outbursts.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Trump is never shy of responding to criticism that is damaging to him from any source.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Reacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacting. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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