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
Angel Reese #5 of the Chicago Sky reacts to a play against the Minnesota Lynx during the first half at Wintrust Arena on July 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
This compound reacts under UV light to make the polish harden quickly and give it a glass-like finish.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Morticia reacts by burning Wednesday’s book.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
During this process, 1,3-dithiane reacts with lithium compounds to create an intermediate that eventually forms a sulfur-rich protective layer on the electrode.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
The Director of Paradise Relations also reacts to Dale and Kat's big challenge win.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Manganese easily reacts with water and air.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
German Chancellor reacts German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took to X to respond.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
How each parent reacts to the journey is also extremely unique, and influences what stages are the most stressful or enjoyable.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
This compound reacts under UV light to make the polish harden quickly and give it a glass-like finish.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Morticia reacts by burning Wednesday’s book.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
During this process, 1,3-dithiane reacts with lithium compounds to create an intermediate that eventually forms a sulfur-rich protective layer on the electrode.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
The Director of Paradise Relations also reacts to Dale and Kat's big challenge win.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Manganese easily reacts with water and air.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
German Chancellor reacts German Chancellor Olaf Scholz took to X to respond.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
How each parent reacts to the journey is also extremely unique, and influences what stages are the most stressful or enjoyable.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacts
responds
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The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is 30% off, giving you a bedside smart display that tracks your sleep, controls lights and music, and responds to simple hand gestures without needing to touch the screen.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump responds to giant military parade in China.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Reacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacts. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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