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
The cast of Summer House is reacting to news of Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s newfound relationship, with Batula’s husband Kyle Cooke being the most outspoken of the group — so far.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
How are financial markets reacting to Musk’s plans?
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Support grows as community mourns Nancy Metayer Bowen Florida politicians are reacting to Nancy Metayer-Bowen's death.
—April 2, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Brown previously released a statement to EW reacting to the cohosts' criticism.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Across social media, videos show pups reacting to everything from fake treats and disappearing acts to harmless tricks like surprising them on walks outside, leaving them confused, curious and hilariously offended.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The Blue Jays swapping infielder Leo Jimenez for infielder Dub Gleed has people reacting.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Around City Hall Station and Seoul Plaza, large screens drew dense crowds into a collective viewing experience—people watching the same feed, reacting together.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Global markets have been reacting to contradictory statements from Washington and Tehran over the last 48 hours regarding the status of peace talks.
—Hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
How are financial markets reacting to Musk’s plans?
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Support grows as community mourns Nancy Metayer Bowen Florida politicians are reacting to Nancy Metayer-Bowen's death.
—April 2, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Brown previously released a statement to EW reacting to the cohosts' criticism.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026
Across social media, videos show pups reacting to everything from fake treats and disappearing acts to harmless tricks like surprising them on walks outside, leaving them confused, curious and hilariously offended.
—Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The Blue Jays swapping infielder Leo Jimenez for infielder Dub Gleed has people reacting.
—Matthew Davis, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Around City Hall Station and Seoul Plaza, large screens drew dense crowds into a collective viewing experience—people watching the same feed, reacting together.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Global markets have been reacting to contradictory statements from Washington and Tehran over the last 48 hours regarding the status of peace talks.
—Hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacting
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Officers responding to the initial call made no arrests after determining that no crime was committed, Mejia said.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota's Bones Hyland was assessed a technical for elbowing Detroit's Marcus Sasser, who drew a technical for responding with a shove.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Reacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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