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
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama reacts during the fourth quarter.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 29, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 2 June 2026
If the truck driver reacts a second too late, a tragedy could occur.
—David Julian, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In this June 1, 1984 photo Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, left, reacts as his blocked by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers, right, in Game 2 of the NBA championship series at the Boston Garden.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Take the quiz here … SWING AND A MISS — Livvy Dunne reacts after explicit comment caught on camera in Canada goes viral.
—FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries reacts to scoring a three during a game against the Connecticut Sun on May 25, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
Plus, Pedro Pascal reacts to theories that Mando might die, and Sigourney Weaver shares her thoughts on whether her character is secretly an Imperial spy.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
When The Daily Wire is doing and saying things that no one else would — that’s when our audience reacts.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 29, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 2 June 2026
If the truck driver reacts a second too late, a tragedy could occur.
—David Julian, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In this June 1, 1984 photo Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics, left, reacts as his blocked by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers, right, in Game 2 of the NBA championship series at the Boston Garden.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Take the quiz here … SWING AND A MISS — Livvy Dunne reacts after explicit comment caught on camera in Canada goes viral.
—FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Gabby Williams #1 of the Golden State Valkyries reacts to scoring a three during a game against the Connecticut Sun on May 25, 2026 at Chase Center in San Francisco.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
Plus, Pedro Pascal reacts to theories that Mando might die, and Sigourney Weaver shares her thoughts on whether her character is secretly an Imperial spy.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
When The Daily Wire is doing and saying things that no one else would — that’s when our audience reacts.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacts
responds
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What’s more, Rick can’t get through to Danny, because the pop star’s brash and aggressive manager (Jack Reynor) refuses to put Rick through, and responds to his claims with threats.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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The staff responds to between 50 and 70 strandings annually, and the typical cause of death is pneumonia, Rust says.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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“Reacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacts. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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