as in response
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
we were startled by her extreme reaction to being jilted by her boyfriend
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Recent Examples of reaction
Since posting her mother’s reaction online, the video has racked up over 30 million views, with some commenters suggesting the daughter should have announced the news differently.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 6 July 2025
Th2 cells play a crucial role in the immune response, particularly in allergic reactions, and are known to contribute to asthma.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Farley goes to Ford dealers for reaction By early the next week, Ford was ready to unveil the campaign to its dealers.
—Jamie L. Lareau, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2025
Both, it could be argued, as a producer and writer have only hit full stride and an international reach in TV with the advent of streamers, notably Netflix and Movistar Plus+, and the reaction of incumbent broadcasters in Spain, essaying series which aimed to combine broad audiences with a TV edge.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 June 2025
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 6 July 2025
Th2 cells play a crucial role in the immune response, particularly in allergic reactions, and are known to contribute to asthma.
—New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Farley goes to Ford dealers for reaction By early the next week, Ford was ready to unveil the campaign to its dealers.
—Jamie L. Lareau, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2025
Both, it could be argued, as a producer and writer have only hit full stride and an international reach in TV with the advent of streamers, notably Netflix and Movistar Plus+, and the reaction of incumbent broadcasters in Spain, essaying series which aimed to combine broad audiences with a TV edge.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaction
Noun
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This appears to be in response to longstanding criticism from patient and healthcare provider groups that the process of getting pre-approval from health plans for reimbursement of healthcare services and technologies is too onerous.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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There, a tactical response team found a man lying dead with a weapon nearby, whom authorities believe was the shooter.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
Noun
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According to Jackson, the answer doesn’t have to be too complicated.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 July 2025
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Trivia Answer The answer is (A) Illinois. Since 1942, Illinois residents have crossed state lines into border states to stock up on fireworks.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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“Reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaction. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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