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
Brown watched reactions pour in online alongside her husband, Jake Bongiovi, after the finale dropped on New Year’s Eve.
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Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
25 June 2026
While bedbugs are not known to spread or transmit disease, the Environmental Protection Agency considers the parasitic insects a pest that can cause other public health issues such as allergic reactions, secondary infections and mental health impacts on those living in infested homes.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Speaking last week to IndieWire via Zoom, Schnabel discussed the initial reactions from audiences and critics out of Venice and the subsequent journey to find distribution.
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Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
In a recent football demonstration by Boston Dynamics, an Atlas robot is shown standing before a large display screen, closely tracking player movements, body positioning, and in-game reactions across football footage.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The reasons include maintaining routine and consistency, reducing risk of adverse reactions, providing cultural familiarity and accommodating personal preferences.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
The camera lingers on the characters’ faces, trying to soak up their emotions and reactions.
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Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
Going to that game is on Tabet’s list, as is taking a trip to Lawrence after the viral reactions to her country from the college town became the story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
The department’s video of the alligator has been viewed thousands of times on social media, and reactions have included a suggestion that the property owner consider moving.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
25 June 2026
While bedbugs are not known to spread or transmit disease, the Environmental Protection Agency considers the parasitic insects a pest that can cause other public health issues such as allergic reactions, secondary infections and mental health impacts on those living in infested homes.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Speaking last week to IndieWire via Zoom, Schnabel discussed the initial reactions from audiences and critics out of Venice and the subsequent journey to find distribution.
—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
In a recent football demonstration by Boston Dynamics, an Atlas robot is shown standing before a large display screen, closely tracking player movements, body positioning, and in-game reactions across football footage.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
The reasons include maintaining routine and consistency, reducing risk of adverse reactions, providing cultural familiarity and accommodating personal preferences.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
The camera lingers on the characters’ faces, trying to soak up their emotions and reactions.
—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
17 June 2026
Going to that game is on Tabet’s list, as is taking a trip to Lawrence after the viral reactions to her country from the college town became the story of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
The department’s video of the alligator has been viewed thousands of times on social media, and reactions have included a suggestion that the property owner consider moving.
—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactions
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After the Tribune filed multiple FOIA requests seeking more records on CARE’s progress, CDPH produced a different dataset last month that showed 846 responses from that period.
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In both, the responses lean on outsiders in protective gear and official assurances, and in both, that response has limited credibility with the people who need the resources.
Noun
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Her mother, Gloria McHale, and daughter, Amanda Stofer, have been searching for answers about her disappearance ever since.
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But some in the city are waiting to see how a separate court battle in Boston over changes to multiple national parks, including the President’s House, plays out for answers.
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“Reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactions. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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