as in responses
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
This approach enhances the adsorption of lithium polysulfides and accelerates their redox reactions, thereby mitigating the shuttle effect and improving overall kinetics.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The actress spoke out about reactions to the Paul Thomas Anderson film and her character, Perfidia Beverly Hills.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
After Ovechkin’s 900th goal, reactions poured in from the hockey world and beyond.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
Last week Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened security consultations with some cabinet ministers to discuss Israeli reactions.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Collins White and Aubrey share their early reactions to Season 2, which premieres in January.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Food Intolerances Some people have strong digestive reactions to certain foods when their bodies can't digest those foods properly.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as New York City’s first Muslim mayor has sparked global reactions — from pride in Uganda to anxiety in Israel, to jubilation among leftists in Europe, and even praise from an Iranian lawmaker and a Hamas social media channel.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Zohran Mamdani has defeated former New York governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to be elected the next Mayor of New York City, something which has come at the dismay of MAGA and conservatives, who have quickly flocked online to share their reactions to Mamdani’s historic win.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
The actress spoke out about reactions to the Paul Thomas Anderson film and her character, Perfidia Beverly Hills.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
After Ovechkin’s 900th goal, reactions poured in from the hockey world and beyond.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 6 Nov. 2025
Last week Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened security consultations with some cabinet ministers to discuss Israeli reactions.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Collins White and Aubrey share their early reactions to Season 2, which premieres in January.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Food Intolerances Some people have strong digestive reactions to certain foods when their bodies can't digest those foods properly.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as New York City’s first Muslim mayor has sparked global reactions — from pride in Uganda to anxiety in Israel, to jubilation among leftists in Europe, and even praise from an Iranian lawmaker and a Hamas social media channel.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Zohran Mamdani has defeated former New York governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa to be elected the next Mayor of New York City, something which has come at the dismay of MAGA and conservatives, who have quickly flocked online to share their reactions to Mamdani’s historic win.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactions
Noun
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The cascading legal rulings — plus the varying responses of each state to the shutoff — means people who rely on SNAP are in vastly different situations.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Fifty responses aired grievances with ACHD operations and management unrelated to impact fees or the capital improvement plan.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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During cross-examination, he was upbraided for long answers that did not immediately answer the question he had been asked.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The affable star guard delivered another of his patently honest answers.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactions. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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