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
Milk protein intolerance is when your body negatively reacts to the protein in cow's milk, primarily casein and whey.
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Allison Forsyth, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
For instance, in the future, there could be a prosthetic limb that feels and reacts to pressure without a battery pack, or a sensor inside a jet engine that tracks wear and tear using nothing but the engine’s vibration.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Sergio Garcia reacts on the 18th green during the first round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
According to the complaint, Mendoza Hernandez reacts by placing his car in drive, moving it forward and to the left approximately one foot, hitting one of the agents.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Understanding how the body feels and reacts internally matters more than calculations or external standards.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
The crowd reacts during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2025.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Internet reacts to Usher, Brown tour For years, fans have called on Usher and Brown to participate in a hit-for-hit Verzuz battle, sparking major debate online.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Cohen reacts to these trends with dismay.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Allison Forsyth, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
For instance, in the future, there could be a prosthetic limb that feels and reacts to pressure without a battery pack, or a sensor inside a jet engine that tracks wear and tear using nothing but the engine’s vibration.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Sergio Garcia reacts on the 18th green during the first round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
—CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
According to the complaint, Mendoza Hernandez reacts by placing his car in drive, moving it forward and to the left approximately one foot, hitting one of the agents.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Understanding how the body feels and reacts internally matters more than calculations or external standards.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
The crowd reacts during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3, 2025.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Internet reacts to Usher, Brown tour For years, fans have called on Usher and Brown to participate in a hit-for-hit Verzuz battle, sparking major debate online.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Cohen reacts to these trends with dismay.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacts
responds
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Just don't wait too long to lock one in, however, as these can rise further depending on how the market responds to today's inflation report, among other factors.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Communication differences, sensory sensitivities and difficulty processing rapid-fire commands can all affect how a person responds to police.—
Jim Cook,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Reacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacts. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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