responder

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Recent Examples of responder Toward the back, the walls filled with displays of patches from first-responder agencies worldwide — and in the seats beneath those patches, often, sat police and firefighters, whose company Fanara prized. Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Healthcare executives evaluating emerging therapies are likely to focus on metrics such as responder rates, symptom improvement, medication changes, healthcare utilization, safety outcomes, and total cost of care. Peter Su, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 During another call, a responder on their way to the scene asks Jonathan for his location. Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 Ramdath said police have also become more interested in working with other professionals, like social workers, in first-responder situations. Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026 The letter highlights critical questions regarding standards of care, medical evacuation capabilities, responder recruitment and retention, patient rights, and the potential diversion of resources from controlling outbreaks at their source. Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 5 June 2026 Comeaux also recalled that Dallas Police recently launched its drone-as-a-first-responder program, and that those drones will be in the air. Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 1 June 2026 After carrying the baby back to safety, another responder was seen quickly using a jacket to shield the child from the continuing rain. Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026 The Mubaraz—sailing under a Liberian flag with cargo from Abu Dhabi—switched off its tracking responder while in the Strait about a month ago and reappeared off the southern tip of India. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responder
respondent
Noun
  • One healthcare student won over $50,000 while another respondent lost within that range, the survey showed.
    Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • Another respondent, from a small nonprofit, emphasized curiosity, adaptability and the ability to learn new skills quickly.
    Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

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“Responder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responder. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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