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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 reactions
Exposure to moisture and carbon dioxide can trigger side reactions that degrade the cathode, blocking ion movement and reducing performance.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Wang, however, projects each of these choice from deep within, crafting a character who’s both uncomfortable with his reactions to people, emotions and external stimuli, but is, at this point in his life, also unfortunately used to his discomforts, and begrudgingly accepts them.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
While Chavez was a controversial figure even in his own era, a dark shadow crept over his legacy as reactions began pouring in Wednesday, after one of his strongest allies, Dolores Huerta, 96, posted a statement on her foundation’s website accusing him of rape.
—Ryan Carter, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Cyrus took the fan reactions back to the network.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
In their reactions to the news, Latino civil rights advocates emphasized that the farmworker movement was not just Chavez but thousands of other individuals who came together to fight for justice.
—Fernanda Figueroa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Early users' reactions can be described as both excited and concerned.
—CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In many manners, the reactions to the 83-point performance by Bam Adebayo on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards were as diverse as the means the Miami Heat center utilized to put himself in the NBA record books.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Which trees and plants cause most allergic reactions?
—Hali Smith
march 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Wang, however, projects each of these choice from deep within, crafting a character who’s both uncomfortable with his reactions to people, emotions and external stimuli, but is, at this point in his life, also unfortunately used to his discomforts, and begrudgingly accepts them.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
While Chavez was a controversial figure even in his own era, a dark shadow crept over his legacy as reactions began pouring in Wednesday, after one of his strongest allies, Dolores Huerta, 96, posted a statement on her foundation’s website accusing him of rape.
—Ryan Carter, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Cyrus took the fan reactions back to the network.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
In their reactions to the news, Latino civil rights advocates emphasized that the farmworker movement was not just Chavez but thousands of other individuals who came together to fight for justice.
—Fernanda Figueroa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Early users' reactions can be described as both excited and concerned.
—CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In many manners, the reactions to the 83-point performance by Bam Adebayo on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards were as diverse as the means the Miami Heat center utilized to put himself in the NBA record books.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Which trees and plants cause most allergic reactions?
—Hali Smith
march 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactions
Noun
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Through this integration, the platforms could analyze signal data, recognize potential threats, and determine appropriate responses in real time.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Laird had one of the strongest responses early on, DeVito said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So many answers required, with minimal time to address such questions.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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Some have begun lawyering up and are demanding answers from the property’s management.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactions. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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