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
Andrew Jackson, an equity analyst at Ortus Advisors, said that investors were also reacting to Arm's guidance only slightly beating estimates, as well as a poor outlook delivered by its chip design customer Qualcomm.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Reporters asked about why no Black head coaches were hired in this recent cycle, how Goodell feels about halftime performer Bad Bunny’s political comments at the Grammy’s and how the league is reacting to New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch’s frequent communications with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Switching from reacting to scooting episodes to taking a proactive daily approach can dramatically improve your pet’s comfort.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Still, the Celtics’ players were like anyone else, reacting to NBA trades and wondering what would happen next.
—Jay King, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The market appears to be reacting, as Edwards noted, to Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s typically outspoken argument on a Monday night earnings call.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather than reacting to headlines, investors may benefit from rebalancing portfolios, revisiting allocations, and staying focused on long-term goals.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
Instead of reacting with silent anger or self-promotion, expand on the discussion.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Many pro-Trump TV shows, podcasters and commentators are defaulting to a defense of law enforcement — but fretting about how the wider public is reacting to the violent imagery from Minnesota.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2026
Reporters asked about why no Black head coaches were hired in this recent cycle, how Goodell feels about halftime performer Bad Bunny’s political comments at the Grammy’s and how the league is reacting to New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch’s frequent communications with Jeffrey Epstein.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Switching from reacting to scooting episodes to taking a proactive daily approach can dramatically improve your pet’s comfort.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
Still, the Celtics’ players were like anyone else, reacting to NBA trades and wondering what would happen next.
—Jay King, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The market appears to be reacting, as Edwards noted, to Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s typically outspoken argument on a Monday night earnings call.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Rather than reacting to headlines, investors may benefit from rebalancing portfolios, revisiting allocations, and staying focused on long-term goals.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026
Instead of reacting with silent anger or self-promotion, expand on the discussion.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Many pro-Trump TV shows, podcasters and commentators are defaulting to a defense of law enforcement — but fretting about how the wider public is reacting to the violent imagery from Minnesota.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacting
responding
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The family argued that police officers should not be responding to medical support calls.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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An Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed while responding to an active shooting situation Wednesday night, killing both people onboard, police said.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Reacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacting. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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