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
The neutrino's sparse reactions with matter are caused by the weak nuclear force, which guides the process of radioactive decay.
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Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Wallach acknowledged that Sedelmaier worked during a time when commercial decisions were made less on data and surveys and more on creative professionals’ gut reactions.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Oxygen, however, enables further biochemical reactions that break down pyruvate and produce another 30 molecules of ATP.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2026
Be sure to monitor any pets for reactions.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Those who see the instant can send reactions, reply by DM, and share their own instants.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 May 2026
People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with product use can be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make reactions feel rushed.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Wallach acknowledged that Sedelmaier worked during a time when commercial decisions were made less on data and surveys and more on creative professionals’ gut reactions.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Oxygen, however, enables further biochemical reactions that break down pyruvate and produce another 30 molecules of ATP.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 13 May 2026
Be sure to monitor any pets for reactions.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Those who see the instant can send reactions, reply by DM, and share their own instants.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 May 2026
People quickly flooded the comments with reactions and support for the classy move.
—David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with product use can be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax at 1-800-FDA-0178.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make reactions feel rushed.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactions
Noun
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The answers varied, but two had responses stemming from deeper places.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The Associated Press reported earlier this year that balloons from Belarus had crossed into Polish airspace for a third consecutive night, with Polish forces describing the incidents as attempts to test air defense responses.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The other interviewees answers will be forthcoming in a future article.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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After five Italian divers died while exploring a deep underwater cave off the Maldives, families of the victims are demanding answers.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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“Reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactions. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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