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as in to react
to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence)
doctors studying how the brain responds to pain
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as in to reply
to speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction
the students energetically participated in the discussion, responding to the teacher's questions and comments with alacrity and enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of respond
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for further comment.
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Scott Nover, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2025
Epstein's estate did not respond to requests for comment.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Earlier this month, Kourtney subtly responded to criticism about choosing not to show her youngest son's face on social media.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
The Prescott Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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Scott Nover, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2025
Epstein's estate did not respond to requests for comment.
—Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Earlier this month, Kourtney subtly responded to criticism about choosing not to show her youngest son's face on social media.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
The Prescott Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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Airlines reacted to news that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be reducing air traffic by 10 percent on Friday across 40 airports nationwide amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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O’Shea supported the stance that a child’s behavior is key in determining how to react to high temperatures.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Peskov replied that the Kremlin was assessing whether preparations for nuclear tests were necessary rather than actually beginning them, Tass reported.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The chatbot replied with a long, supportive message.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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That question may be answered in Salt Lake City.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Star Tribune, park service officials did not answer questions about whether law enforcement responded to the call prior to the father and son's deaths being reported June 8.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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