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

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

His closest ally in government dies, and his brain reacts by … making it about him and his various anxieties. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

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

Descaling solution is an acidic liquid that reacts with—and therefore breaks down—alkaline mineral build ups that happen over time wherever tap water sits or flows. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

Training could change how a network reacts to incoming flows, giving it a way to adapt its behavior. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

The character reacts very differently than you or I would if your kids are being taken away. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026

This system is conceived to interact with the space and reacts to movement within it. — Thomas Patier, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026