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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
Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a home invasion and a stabbing at the Riviera Motel.
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Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Retailers have responded, with many offering Boxing Day deals online as early as Christmas Day, further reducing the need to visit physical stores.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
And the Chiefs responded accordingly.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Daniels responded by completing all four pass attempts (excluding the clock-stopping spike) and rushing for 24 of his team-high 81 yards.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Crews responded to the 40-foot by 40-foot sinkhole on Thursday morning.
—ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Carter responded to the allegation almost immediately.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
State police in Connecticut responded to more than 1,600 calls for service over the holiday and 150 crashes, none of which involved any fatalities or serious injuries.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
The rookie wide receiver has been targeted 11 times in each of the last two weeks and has responded with 13 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Retailers have responded, with many offering Boxing Day deals online as early as Christmas Day, further reducing the need to visit physical stores.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
And the Chiefs responded accordingly.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Daniels responded by completing all four pass attempts (excluding the clock-stopping spike) and rushing for 24 of his team-high 81 yards.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Crews responded to the 40-foot by 40-foot sinkhole on Thursday morning.
—ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Carter responded to the allegation almost immediately.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
State police in Connecticut responded to more than 1,600 calls for service over the holiday and 150 crashes, none of which involved any fatalities or serious injuries.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
The rookie wide receiver has been targeted 11 times in each of the last two weeks and has responded with 13 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responded
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And listeners reacted, grateful for the spigot, emotions flowing openly.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
24 Dec. 2024
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Adams reacted quickly and made Fernandes rethink his ideas.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Advertisement Lohan replied to the post with an emoji of a breaking heart.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Gardner commented on an Instagram post from Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins when a fan replied to his comment asking Gardner to encourage Higgins to come to New York.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Responded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responded. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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