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
When a new and potentially harmful germ invades our immune system, the body reacts by raising its core temperature.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next As the world reacts to Cheney’s passing, details around his funeral, as well as his will, may go on to be made public in the coming days.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Author Jodi Picoult reacts to a small Indiana school district's cancellation of an upcoming play adaption of her book.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS 'ENSURE FAIRNESS' – White House reacts after Team USA admits praise for women's sports executive order.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Vahid reacts rather than thinks, through his need for vengeance, and kidnaps Eghbal in a van.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Your heart rate spikes, the stress hormone cortisol surges, and your system reacts as though the threat of the monsters were real.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Aneesha reacts instantly, tackling Verna to the ground and choking her.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Toilet bases are made of different materials, such as ceramic or porcelain, and each material reacts differently to certain solutions.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
What Happens Next As the world reacts to Cheney’s passing, details around his funeral, as well as his will, may go on to be made public in the coming days.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Author Jodi Picoult reacts to a small Indiana school district's cancellation of an upcoming play adaption of her book.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS 'ENSURE FAIRNESS' – White House reacts after Team USA admits praise for women's sports executive order.
—FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Vahid reacts rather than thinks, through his need for vengeance, and kidnaps Eghbal in a van.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Your heart rate spikes, the stress hormone cortisol surges, and your system reacts as though the threat of the monsters were real.
—Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Aneesha reacts instantly, tackling Verna to the ground and choking her.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Toilet bases are made of different materials, such as ceramic or porcelain, and each material reacts differently to certain solutions.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacts
responds
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American Airlines responds to FAA order Per the FAA order, American Airlines is reducing flight schedules by 4% at 40 airports Friday through Monday, amounting to about 220 flights canceled each day.—
Chase Jordan
Updated November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Because everyone responds differently to a crisis.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Reacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacts. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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