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as in reacting
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 replying
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 responding
Supply disruptions have also hit hard in Europe and Africa, where countries are responding to rising fuel costs and a considerable threat to food security.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Nassau County Police said officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 4 June 2026
With an average of nearly 40 posts per day, the account is tasked with, much like its name implies, responding to other accounts and daily administration news in real time.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Both of the posts that DeSantis and Miller were responding to were from Polymarket, a prediction market where people can bet on the outcomes of political races, pop culture events and a slew of other topics.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
In 2026, Brock has shown solid resilience, dropping Game 1 of multiple playoff series and responding (Canyon in the regional semifinals and Frisco Panther Creek in the state semifinal).
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Firefighters were responding to a report of a gas leak when an explosion occurred at the apartment complex, according to Dallas Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Mark Berry.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Corporate venturing has become a tool for adapting, evolving, and responding creatively to changing business conditions.
—Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Recent deal activity suggests investors are increasingly responding to that need.
—Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Nassau County Police said officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 4 June 2026
With an average of nearly 40 posts per day, the account is tasked with, much like its name implies, responding to other accounts and daily administration news in real time.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Both of the posts that DeSantis and Miller were responding to were from Polymarket, a prediction market where people can bet on the outcomes of political races, pop culture events and a slew of other topics.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
In 2026, Brock has shown solid resilience, dropping Game 1 of multiple playoff series and responding (Canyon in the regional semifinals and Frisco Panther Creek in the state semifinal).
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Firefighters were responding to a report of a gas leak when an explosion occurred at the apartment complex, according to Dallas Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Mark Berry.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Corporate venturing has become a tool for adapting, evolving, and responding creatively to changing business conditions.
—Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Recent deal activity suggests investors are increasingly responding to that need.
—Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responding
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Empathy, clarity in communication and the ability to pause before reacting are not abstract concepts.—
Niurys Robaina,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Residents in Hollywood Beach, as well as tourists, have been reacting to the news that the body of a woman was found on Wednesday evening.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Both ministers were replying after anonymous sources cited Tuesday by the Financial Times said the United States had signaled openness to deploying elements of its nuclear arsenal in new European countries, in addition to the six currently thought to host nuclear weapons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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That doesn’t just mean being available for strategy phone calls or instantly replying on email.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Given the breakout to new highs, the market appears to be answering yes.—
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CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Instead of answering, Brunson asked a question himself.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Responding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responding. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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