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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
Every generation faces a new wave of technological disruption and responds with the same blend of overconfidence, short-termism, and reluctance to let go of what’s working.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
These datasets help recreate how a model responds, enabling the development of competing systems at lower cost.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Whether the league responds to Booker’s complaints — or fines him for them — the conversation around officiating in this series is far from over.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The Jewish community responds With the meme aimed at swaying Jewish voters, in rotation, Howard Libit, the Executive Director of the Baltimore Jewish Council, says political races should be won fair and square.
—Bryant Reed, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, what matters most is how your gut responds to each preparation method.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
The artist sends a message, and the audience responds.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Northwest Health responds to more than 8,000 ambulance calls per year.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Franklin Graham responds to viral post.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
These datasets help recreate how a model responds, enabling the development of competing systems at lower cost.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Whether the league responds to Booker’s complaints — or fines him for them — the conversation around officiating in this series is far from over.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The Jewish community responds With the meme aimed at swaying Jewish voters, in rotation, Howard Libit, the Executive Director of the Baltimore Jewish Council, says political races should be won fair and square.
—Bryant Reed, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, what matters most is how your gut responds to each preparation method.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
The artist sends a message, and the audience responds.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Northwest Health responds to more than 8,000 ambulance calls per year.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Franklin Graham responds to viral post.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responds
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If someone reacts unexpectedly, don’t escalate or assume intent.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Ozone gets created when the sun reacts with pollution.—
Vanessa Murdock,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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But Eunice only replies that the chairwoman is excited to work with him and Ashley on the wellness center.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Maddy replies that Cassie might currently just be a big fish in a small pond.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crevette answers all your seafood desires, while other options include crepes and waffles, beers and glasses of wine, ideally consumed gazing over the sunset.—
Maddy Odom,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 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,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Responds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responds. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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