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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
Advertisement Advertisement Protesters stormed the Parliament in Kathmandu, and police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, water cannons, and, according to human rights organization Amnesty International, live ammunition.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The prosecutor's office said additional officers who responded to the scene saw a man, later identified as 29-year-old Shaquille Green, running down a nearby street.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Asked for an interview about Indiana’s special education failures, Nancy Holsapple, the IDOE director of special education, responded through a spokeswoman requesting interview questions ahead of time.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
The Emmy winner responded with grace during an interview with Italian outlet ArtsLife Tv alongside her After the Hunt costars Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield, when journalist Federica Polidoro directed a question about the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements only to Roberts and Garfield.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The 27-year-old seemingly responded to the chaos with her own lyrics.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025
What To Know Police responded to Kiesel Park on Saturday after receiving a call reporting a deceased person, the Auburn Police Department said in a press release.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Israel has responded with airstrikes, including one that killed top leaders within the rebel movement.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Companies have responded in various ways, including more unrestricted support, reducing the number of nonprofit partners, and providing more in-kind support in the way of technology, capacity building, and volunteers.
—Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The prosecutor's office said additional officers who responded to the scene saw a man, later identified as 29-year-old Shaquille Green, running down a nearby street.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Asked for an interview about Indiana’s special education failures, Nancy Holsapple, the IDOE director of special education, responded through a spokeswoman requesting interview questions ahead of time.
—IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2025
The Emmy winner responded with grace during an interview with Italian outlet ArtsLife Tv alongside her After the Hunt costars Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield, when journalist Federica Polidoro directed a question about the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements only to Roberts and Garfield.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The 27-year-old seemingly responded to the chaos with her own lyrics.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 8 Sep. 2025
What To Know Police responded to Kiesel Park on Saturday after receiving a call reporting a deceased person, the Auburn Police Department said in a press release.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Israel has responded with airstrikes, including one that killed top leaders within the rebel movement.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2025
Companies have responded in various ways, including more unrestricted support, reducing the number of nonprofit partners, and providing more in-kind support in the way of technology, capacity building, and volunteers.
—Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responded
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Miran’s promise to resist political pressure, however, is key to reassuring financial markets, which have reacted badly to Trump’s campaign against the central bank.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Venezuela reacted negatively to the deployment.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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After a fan expressed their dissatisfaction with Styles's current booking in WWE, his son replied in agreement, adding a new layer to the speculation about the former champion's career.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The zoo replied to assure guests that behavior assessments are being planned to make sure the elephants are all housed in the safest environment available to them.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The long-standing question of what’s happening with the closed Hwy 55 restaurant in Gallatin has finally been answered.—
Katie Nixon,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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There are some valid questions that need to be answered after losing both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Responded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responded. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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