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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
DeLano responded that lawmakers could use the two-year period to address any such shortfall.
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Alex Rozier Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
After demonstrations broke out in Iran on December 28, 2025, following the collapse of the Iranian currency, the country’s regime responded in a deadly manner.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel responded, then pronounced 21-year-old Jackie Jernigan dead at the scene.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Miami responded by giving its starter run support, and Ciscar settled back in for the rest of his outing.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
Security forces responded by unleashing unprecedented violence.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Neither Hopper nor McEntire responded to the Star-Telegram’s candidate questionnaire.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Times editors and reporters responded to some of the most common questions.
—New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The system responded within milliseconds, fast enough to support real-time reactions such as pulling away from harmful contact or reducing applied force during interaction.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Alex Rozier Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
After demonstrations broke out in Iran on December 28, 2025, following the collapse of the Iranian currency, the country’s regime responded in a deadly manner.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2026
Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel responded, then pronounced 21-year-old Jackie Jernigan dead at the scene.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Miami responded by giving its starter run support, and Ciscar settled back in for the rest of his outing.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
Security forces responded by unleashing unprecedented violence.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Neither Hopper nor McEntire responded to the Star-Telegram’s candidate questionnaire.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Times editors and reporters responded to some of the most common questions.
—New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
The system responded within milliseconds, fast enough to support real-time reactions such as pulling away from harmful contact or reducing applied force during interaction.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responded
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Here’s how Wall Street’s biggest shops reacted.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Chinese government reacted by telling Chinese citizens not to travel to Japan, threatening economic retaliation, and pulling the plug on meetings that were long planned, putting a pretty deep freeze on China-Japan relations.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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When Bondi replied by accusing her of hypocrisy over a lack of similar questioning toward former Attorney General Merrick Garland, Jayapal interjected, trying to force an apology.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani replied that, by raising taxes on the wealthiest New York City residents, the entire state’s revenues would rise.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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If there was any doubt, the rookie answered it in the Nets’ 123-115 win over the Chicago Bulls, finishing with 13 points, 13 assists and three turnovers.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, Heart of Florida United Way answered more than 242,000 calls, texts and online messages across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.—
Catherine Rea,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Responded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responded. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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