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
People can also report any adverse reactions or quality problems to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Your first reaction is likely just chaos and confusion.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Early reaction Financial markets reacted in ways that suggest investors expect Warsh could keep rates a bit higher over time.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
His reaction was so beautiful, but at the same time, so moving.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
Your first reaction is likely just chaos and confusion.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Early reaction Financial markets reacted in ways that suggest investors expect Warsh could keep rates a bit higher over time.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
His reaction was so beautiful, but at the same time, so moving.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaction
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In response, the ATP and WTA Tours stripped Wimbledon of its ranking points.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Plummer noted that cotton producers remain exposed to trade disputes and international competition that often require legislative responses beyond insurance programs.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ask Maschler what keeps him anchored to Boca Raton, and his answer is both personal and pragmatic.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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For those who like the simplistic approach of minimalism but question its sparsity, warm minimalism is the answer.—
Erica Puisis,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaction. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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