Synonyms of reacts

reacts

verb

present tense third-person singular of react

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responds
• replies
• returns
• answers
• interprets
• reads
• understands
• retaliates
• manages
• handles
• construes
• negotiates
• contends (with)
• takes
• copes (with)
• grapples (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acts
• causes
• behaves
• affects
• draws
• effects

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reacts

The element reacts violently with moisture, corrodes rapidly in normal air, and poses an immediate fire hazard if exposed to humidity. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Chromium in the alloy reacts at the surface to form an extremely thin, protective oxide film, primarily composed of chromium oxide. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Putting on jewelry before makeup or skin care Jewelry reacts sensitively to various environmental influences, including sweat, humidity, and harsh chemicals. — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026

Within just hours of being emitted, this mixture reacts to form ground-level ozone, which can irritate the lungs and is a key component of smog. — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

The world reacts to your actions through dynamic NPC encounters, wildlife, exploration, and an honor system that can shape how the story unfolds. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Washington and Seoul say their drills are defensive in nature, but North Korea calls them an invasion rehearsal and often reacts with weapons tests. — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Hollywood reacts The reaction from filmmakers and reps to a Paramount transplant runs the gamut. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Lauren Cohan reacts to the big smooch, and if this means romantic bliss for Maggie moving forward. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026