as in responds
to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence)
it was my first touchdown, and I didn't know how to react to the cheers of the crowd
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Recent Examples of reacts
Try kombucha first thing in the morning, mid-morning with a snack, or as an afternoon pick-me-up, and see how your body reacts.
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Trista Chan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
The question reacts not only to his robust partying or support for the Melania doc but also his sharp cutbacks at the Washington Post.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Nobody reacts to the deaths of civilians and children.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Ailing Eileen Gu of Team China reacts after competing in the third run of the Women's Freeski Halfpipe Final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Petr David Josek / AP Athlete Spotlight Ailing Eileen Gu of China reacts after her second run in the women's freeski halfpipe final Sunday at Livigno Air Park.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 22 Feb. 2026
Every person’s body is different, so everyone reacts differently to treatments for perimenopause.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 19 Feb. 2026
The chemical, called dipotassium orthophosphate, reacts with lead pipes to seal in the lead and prevent it from leaching into the water, according to Aurora Superintendent of Water Production Bob Leible.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The scam only works if someone reacts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Trista Chan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
The question reacts not only to his robust partying or support for the Melania doc but also his sharp cutbacks at the Washington Post.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Nobody reacts to the deaths of civilians and children.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Ailing Eileen Gu of Team China reacts after competing in the third run of the Women's Freeski Halfpipe Final at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Petr David Josek / AP Athlete Spotlight Ailing Eileen Gu of China reacts after her second run in the women's freeski halfpipe final Sunday at Livigno Air Park.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 22 Feb. 2026
Every person’s body is different, so everyone reacts differently to treatments for perimenopause.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 19 Feb. 2026
The chemical, called dipotassium orthophosphate, reacts with lead pipes to seal in the lead and prevent it from leaching into the water, according to Aurora Superintendent of Water Production Bob Leible.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The scam only works if someone reacts.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacts
responds
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That's why the NYC Health Department responds to all 311 rat complaints year-round and conducts roughly 150,000 inspections annually.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Following the death of Benjamin, advocates and some legislators called for better protections and guidelines for how DHW responds.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Reacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacts. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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