reacts

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

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Recent Examples of reacts Related Explore See latest videos, charts and news Chew, leading a 14 piece band, has played an instrumental role in modernizing the music of the show, taking it from a classic ballroom feel to one that reacts in real time to pop culture trends. Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2026 Shohei Ohtani reacts after fouling a ball off his foot during the seventh against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium on September 7, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 Social media reacts to risque Sydney Sweeney ad Reactions to the ad were mixed online. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 See how the adhesive reacts to your specific wall surface before committing to an entire accent wall. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026 The approach works by controlling how oxygen reacts inside the battery during charging and discharging. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 McKeon’s team watches to see how the crowd reacts, how social media reacts, and even how the players might react to create various in-game entertainment elements. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026 The footage appears to show Bielik grabbing a fan, who then reacts. Sam Joseph, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The Chenbot also reacts to the latest eviction, gives her take on Dee’s game, and more. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026
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responds
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  • As a young coach, my biggest struggle is knowing early on whether a player responds to hard coaching or a softer touch.
    Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Magnesium supports insulin signaling by helping to activate enzymes inside your cells that regulate how your body uses glucose and responds to insulin.
    Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Reacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacts. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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