Synonyms of reacting

reacting

verb

present participle of react

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responding
• replying
• answering
• returning
• reading
• interpreting
• understanding
• retaliating
• managing
• construing
• handling
• taking
• negotiating
• coping (with)
• contending (with)
• grappling (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acting
• causing
• affecting
• behaving
• drawing
• effecting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reacting

Blanche said lawmakers who oppose election monitors are reacting inaccurately. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026

People reacting to the post called it a sign of nature taking its course. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Leaders can acknowledge the cash-flow reality without reacting from fear or urgency. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Our work explained how making a minor modification to a reacting molecule – switching the hydrogen to deuterium – could increase the size of the energy barrier and stop tunneling. — Sophya Garashchuk, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026

Rather than reacting to a fall or mobility issue, more people are planning ahead. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

In previous periods when prices were able to maintain levels above 100 cents/lb (2010//11 and 2021/22), downstream demand was reacting to whipsawing macroeconomic conditions. — Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

The documentary features footage of Liam and Noel rehearsing for the tour, reacting to the universal euphoria of the crowds, and discussing their newfound respect for each other. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

How is Charles reacting to the claims, and what has Buckingham Palace said? — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026