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
But in the extreme, self-deprecating reactions to compliments can prevent you from seeing the truth about yourself and your capabilities.
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In his reaction to the Emmy win, the Chilean-Canadian composer shared his inspiration for the theme.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Online reaction showed sharp divides.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Johansson looks back on that viral reaction online to the latter.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In his reaction to the Emmy win, the Chilean-Canadian composer shared his inspiration for the theme.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2025
Online reaction showed sharp divides.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Johansson looks back on that viral reaction online to the latter.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaction
Noun
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The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his calls for a stronger international response.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their answers to our questions are shared here.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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After a comeback in the second quarter, Trophy Club Byron Nelson had no answer in the third quarter.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaction. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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