Synonyms of reacts

reacts

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responds
• replies
• returns
• answers
• interprets
• reads
• understands
• retaliates
• manages
• handles
• construes
• negotiates
• contends (with)
• takes
• copes (with)
• grapples (with)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acts
• causes
• behaves
• affects
• draws
• effects

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reacts

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point shot in the third quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center on November 09, 2026 in San Francisco. — CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

During discharge, lithium metal reacts electrochemically with oxygen in the air to produce lithium peroxide (Li₂O₂) and release electrical energy. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Everyone reacts to this type of massive reconfiguration differently. — Suzanne Konstance, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Continue reading … DIGITAL DEFIANCE — Sophie Cunningham reacts to backlash over election post with fiery Mike Tyson quote. — FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Duke’s Darren Harris reacts in the second half against Virginia during the finals of the ACC Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 14, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

But at Fanatics, the company reacts within hours of major sports events and produces merchandise that is ready to be sold to fans immediately. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Tampa Bay Rays' Richie Palacios reacts after a single during the sixth inning at Tropicana Field on Monday. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026

Children, college students, seasoned professionals—everyone reacts the same way. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026