RESPONDS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

responds

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present tense third-person singular of respond

as in reacts

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 replies

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 responds Serious thinking comes so naturally to Arendt that her letters veer into philosophy; McCarthy responds. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 Tokyo plans to field ten Taigei-class boats in total, part of a broader buildup as Japan responds to expanding naval activity from China and North Korea in the region. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026 According to the psychologist, people who organize their day this way are more likely to complete the tasks that matter most because the brain responds better to specific, achievable goals than to endless to-do lists. — Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026 Netflix responds to viral trend Netflix has become one of the go-to streaming services for documentaries and multi-part series. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Then, their caregiver responds by handing the package to the child to feel, saying the name of the food out loud, or another response that serves as a kind of primitive conversation. — Miranda Rake, Parents, 9 July 2026 Following significant rainfall events, Public Works evaluates reported flooding locations and responds to maintenance issues, such as debris or drainage obstructions, where appropriate. — Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 8 July 2026 Iran quickly responds with strikes against Israel and across the Gulf region and asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil and natural gas supplies from the Gulf. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 The assistant responds with a confident answer about a row that is not on the screen. — Gaurav Chodwadia, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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Ashley Trail reacts to being the first person voted out of Big Brother season 28.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
If an owner reacts strongly every time the cat gnaws on a cord, the cat may learn that chewing gets a response.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.

— Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Take at least one of them and replace it with content that answers a specific regulatory, operational or risk question your buyers are working through right now.

— Laiba Tariq, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026