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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
Despite the frightening visuals, Maynard said these vehicles are often safer than human drivers, due to fewer distractions, and are designed to respond quickly once issues are identified.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Microsoft didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Mizani has not responded to a request for comment.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Coletta Zapata did not respond to the Herald’s request for comment.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Microsoft didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
Mizani has not responded to a request for comment.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
Coletta Zapata did not respond to the Herald’s request for comment.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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Of course, the driver ahead never realizes the error of their ways, accelerates, or reacts at all.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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Entertainment ♬ original sound - Cole Walliser How did Walliser react?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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The State Department and a spokesperson for the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations did not immediately reply to a request for comment.—
Camilla Schick,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The White House has not immediately replied to TIME’s request for comment.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
19 Jan. 2026
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Ask The Post’s journalists Our reporters and editors answer your questions.—
Karen Tumulty,
Washington Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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There was no judgment, no riddle to be answered or trial needing to be passed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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