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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
Research suggests that echinacea may improve how your body handles glucose and responds to insulin.
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Brandi Jones, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Exec Casual responds to hybrid lifestyles, blending soft tailoring that effortlessly transition from work to weekend.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
But most of what’s next for Snider will be impacted by his physical pain, and on how his body responds to his upcoming tour.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
The latter effort responds to the most acute aspect of California’s shortage — housing the nearly 35% of Californians who are living in poverty or near-poverty, mostly due to housing costs that are among the nation’s highest.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Gina Kirschenheiter responds with a different suggestion.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … HIT THE ROAD – Duffy responds to trucker who 'couldn't be bothered' to learn English in America.
—FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Mohan responds in the affirmative, noting the studios that people like Deon and Mann have built.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Brandi Jones, Health, 19 Oct. 2025
Exec Casual responds to hybrid lifestyles, blending soft tailoring that effortlessly transition from work to weekend.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
But most of what’s next for Snider will be impacted by his physical pain, and on how his body responds to his upcoming tour.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
The latter effort responds to the most acute aspect of California’s shortage — housing the nearly 35% of Californians who are living in poverty or near-poverty, mostly due to housing costs that are among the nation’s highest.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Gina Kirschenheiter responds with a different suggestion.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … HIT THE ROAD – Duffy responds to trucker who 'couldn't be bothered' to learn English in America.
—FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Mohan responds in the affirmative, noting the studios that people like Deon and Mann have built.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responds
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Union also shared a video, shot by Wade, where her father reacts to gentle teasing from his son-in-law.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS GOING BANANAS – Terrifying video shows gorilla smash glass as crowd reacts in disbelief.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Attorney General Weiser replies that medical science evolves over time.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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The man replies with further details to justify the figure.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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How Notre Dame answers it — plus the three other questions below — will go a long way toward setting the course for the rest of this season.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Lecornu answers MPs at the end of a debate following his general policy address before the National Assembly in Paris on Tuesday.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Responds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responds. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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