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as in reacted
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 replied
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 responded
When officers with the Dallas Police Department responded to help TSA agents with the disturbance, Solomon began punching one of the officers.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
Zendaya’s team has still not yet responded to Vogue’s request for comment, but the sporting of a wedding band-like ring all but confirms it.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2026
But the Magic quickly responded, scoring the final six points of the third quarter to enter the fourth period with a 15-point lead.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Peat, who also struggled Friday and had just 4 points against Iowa State, also responded with 21 points in the championship game.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The Sooners responded by winning eight of their last 11 games to give themselves a chance at a spot in March Madness.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
But Boyd responded with a tying 3 for Wisconsin.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene, the statement said.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
But the Sharks responded with wins over the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Montreal Canadiens to stay in the mix.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Mar. 2026
Zendaya’s team has still not yet responded to Vogue’s request for comment, but the sporting of a wedding band-like ring all but confirms it.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2026
But the Magic quickly responded, scoring the final six points of the third quarter to enter the fourth period with a 15-point lead.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
Peat, who also struggled Friday and had just 4 points against Iowa State, also responded with 21 points in the championship game.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
The Sooners responded by winning eight of their last 11 games to give themselves a chance at a spot in March Madness.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
But Boyd responded with a tying 3 for Wisconsin.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene, the statement said.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
But the Sharks responded with wins over the Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets, and Montreal Canadiens to stay in the mix.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responded
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Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Oil prices pared gains on Thursday after Brent crude briefly touched $100 a barrel, as attacks were reported on three more cargo ships in the Persian Gulf and traders reacted to the IEA's move to release government stockpiles.—
Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Japan still gets about 95% of its crude imports from the Middle East, helping explain why its stock markets reacted so sharply to the risk of a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The bewildering and unexplained switch over Halligan began when the Bar replied to a complaint against her filed by the nonprofit organization Campaign for Accountability.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Underwood replied, which led to both Goldberg and Haines collapsing into a heap at the Hot Topics table.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Questions and comments will be moderated, read, and answered as time allows.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Emails seeking additional information were not immediately answered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Responded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responded. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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