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
In Waorani territory in the Ecuadorian Amazon, two grandmothers reacts differently as a road cuts into the forest.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 14 May 2026
Rickea Jackson #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after making a basket against the Golden State Valkyries during the second half at Chase Center on May 13, 2026 in San Francisco.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
Perry, dressed in a white robe, emotionally reacts to Groban's engagement in the video, which is displayed in the background with a news article screenshot.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Thermal machines rely on special paper that reacts to heat.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The understated way that Rosemary reacts to literally everything, for example, is an absolute riot.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Brembo says the digital setup reacts much faster than conventional hydraulic systems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Beef tallow can also cause acne, according to UT MD Anderson, and everyone’s skin reacts differently to oils, waxes and active ingredients.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Sales taxes are a reflection of consumer spending, which reacts quickly to inflation, unemployment and overall economic conditions.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
John Hopewell, Variety, 14 May 2026
Rickea Jackson #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts after making a basket against the Golden State Valkyries during the second half at Chase Center on May 13, 2026 in San Francisco.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
Perry, dressed in a white robe, emotionally reacts to Groban's engagement in the video, which is displayed in the background with a news article screenshot.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Thermal machines rely on special paper that reacts to heat.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The understated way that Rosemary reacts to literally everything, for example, is an absolute riot.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Brembo says the digital setup reacts much faster than conventional hydraulic systems.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Beef tallow can also cause acne, according to UT MD Anderson, and everyone’s skin reacts differently to oils, waxes and active ingredients.
—Ryan Brennan
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
Sales taxes are a reflection of consumer spending, which reacts quickly to inflation, unemployment and overall economic conditions.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacts
responds
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Plus, the pace slows in playoff games after a blowout because the losing team responds by locking in on defense.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Each session prompts the release of endorphins and serotonin, both of which help regulate mood and how the body responds to pressure.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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“Reacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacts. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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