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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
American Airlines responds to FAA order Per the FAA order, American Airlines is reducing flight schedules by 4% at 40 airports Friday through Monday, amounting to about 220 flights canceled each day.
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Chase Jordan
updated November 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Because everyone responds differently to a crisis.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The salience network, which responds to external stimuli.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Dale responds with a Jim Thompson quote that may as well be the first bread crumb in this whole investigation.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
How this Jets team responds will certainly say a lot about how Glenn is able to deal with adversity and inspire his team when things aren't looking so great.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 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, 5 Nov. 2025
Peck, 38, responds affirmatively while still drinking.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
After Trump responds to a text with a gif of the White House exploding, the brothers can commence with the East Wing demolition.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2025
Chase Jordan
updated November 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Because everyone responds differently to a crisis.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Nov. 2025
The salience network, which responds to external stimuli.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Dale responds with a Jim Thompson quote that may as well be the first bread crumb in this whole investigation.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
How this Jets team responds will certainly say a lot about how Glenn is able to deal with adversity and inspire his team when things aren't looking so great.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 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, 5 Nov. 2025
Peck, 38, responds affirmatively while still drinking.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
After Trump responds to a text with a gif of the White House exploding, the brothers can commence with the East Wing demolition.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responds
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When a new and potentially harmful germ invades our immune system, the body reacts by raising its core temperature.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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What Happens Next As the world reacts to Cheney’s passing, details around his funeral, as well as his will, may go on to be made public in the coming days.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 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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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,
6 Nov. 2025
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Start each day with a short list that answers what moved, where people arrived from, and what kept them reading across devices.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Responds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responds. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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