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

Those reacting on social media were divided over the concept. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

Real readiness comes from time behind the wheel, merging into fast-moving lanes, reacting to other drivers’ mistakes and making good decisions when conditions are less than ideal. — David Etue, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive over a moderate in the Democratic Senate primary race there. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Tan France is reacting to his former Queer Eye costar Karamo Brown’s claims that the Emmy-winning Netflix series fostered a toxic work environment. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026

The organization tasked with enforcing its own rules is constantly reacting to another lawsuit filed in state or federal court by an athlete seeking an additional year of eligibility. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Responding instead of reacting Everyone engages in emotional regulation throughout the day – whether consciously or not. — Jessica Griffin, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026

The tools help the publishing group avoid printing problematic content upon manuscript receipt, rather than reacting postpublication. — IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026

Following his response, Ezra shared a video of him and Stephani reacting to the scene in the episode. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026