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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
Iran has responded by stepping up its attacks on ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Though the Red Sox got a run back in the top of the second on a solo homer by Wilyer Abreu, the Orioles immediately responded with a Rutschman fielder’s choice in the second, and then extended the lead on a solo shot by Samuel Basallo in the third.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
But LeBron James and the Lakers responded.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Firefighters who responded to a blaze on Bennett Avenue earlier this month struggled to find a working hydrant after two hydrants were not functioning with enough water flow.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The crowd responded with applause, and Lauper quickly moved forward with the performance.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Oscar Health and its attorneys have not responded to an email that the Miami Herald sent Thursday asking for comments.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.
—CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Approximately 175 firefighters and 15 truck companies responded to the six-alarm fire, according to a joint press release from the Ontario Fire Department and Ontario Police Department.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Though the Red Sox got a run back in the top of the second on a solo homer by Wilyer Abreu, the Orioles immediately responded with a Rutschman fielder’s choice in the second, and then extended the lead on a solo shot by Samuel Basallo in the third.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
But LeBron James and the Lakers responded.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Firefighters who responded to a blaze on Bennett Avenue earlier this month struggled to find a working hydrant after two hydrants were not functioning with enough water flow.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
The crowd responded with applause, and Lauper quickly moved forward with the performance.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
Oscar Health and its attorneys have not responded to an email that the Miami Herald sent Thursday asking for comments.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.
—CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Approximately 175 firefighters and 15 truck companies responded to the six-alarm fire, according to a joint press release from the Ontario Fire Department and Ontario Police Department.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responded
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Earlier this month, Graham reflected on landing her role in License to Drive at just 17 and how her high school classmates reacted after she was cast.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Other guests reacted more demurely—some turned away, while one wiped away tears.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Barrera later replied that just as Shaw loves her own children, the parents of transgender children love theirs, too.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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These days, this useful piece of biological engineering might fire when someone hasn’t replied to your email.—
Phil Starks,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
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Van der Veen, who was in the audience, answered the call.—
Erica Klarreich,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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None of them answered the questions posed by lawmakers.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Responded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responded. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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