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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
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries had privately urged members to stage a silent defiance, which meant a minimal applause, restrained reactions, and symbolic gestures rather than theatrical protests.
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Nik Popli, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
But the proposal to change city rules around what some see as a scarce resource — parking spots — is drawing mixed reactions from neighbors.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
His shrieking reactions to his wife’s savagery throw into relief his good nature and her perversity.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
But many of the reactions were focused on the things that changed.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
Our initial reactions to the artistic merits of each film quickly gives way to months of conversations about campaigning, messaging, positioning, momentum, and other considerations that have nothing to do with art.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
Resist the urge for knee-jerk reactions.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Crew members of the Shenzhou-20 mission recently detailed their reactions in finding cracks on their return capsule viewport.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
There were almost universal, knee-jerk reactions to reject any thought of a fee to park at the park.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Nik Popli, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
But the proposal to change city rules around what some see as a scarce resource — parking spots — is drawing mixed reactions from neighbors.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
His shrieking reactions to his wife’s savagery throw into relief his good nature and her perversity.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
But many of the reactions were focused on the things that changed.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
Our initial reactions to the artistic merits of each film quickly gives way to months of conversations about campaigning, messaging, positioning, momentum, and other considerations that have nothing to do with art.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2026
Resist the urge for knee-jerk reactions.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2026
Crew members of the Shenzhou-20 mission recently detailed their reactions in finding cracks on their return capsule viewport.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 24 Feb. 2026
There were almost universal, knee-jerk reactions to reject any thought of a fee to park at the park.
—Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactions
Noun
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New Britain Democrats posted screengrabs of his initial post as well as his responses when resident Marie Lausch condemned it.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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That beginning set off ten days of actors and filmmakers being asked at press conferences for their stances on global political issues, and social media angst over those responses.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As Garcia kept picking his spots, the 30-year-old Barrios had no real answers to counter the attack.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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As the film works toward a concluding note of uplift that brings as many questions as answers, one wonders if a straighter documentary telling would be more rewarding.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactions. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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