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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
Just don't wait too long to lock one in, however, as these can rise further depending on how the market responds to today's inflation report, among other factors.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Communication differences, sensory sensitivities and difficulty processing rapid-fire commands can all affect how a person responds to police.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Given Amazon’s seemingly unfettered desire for major sports properties, Prime Video will likely be in the market for more golf — if its streaming audience responds.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … POOL OF TROUBLE — Patriots coach responds after intimate photos with New York Times NFL reporter leak.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The police chief will be required to issue public reports within three business days whenever the department responds to a call for service related to immigration enforcement activities.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Another target was Dario Amodei, a biophysicist and a font of frenetic energy who has a tendency to nervously twist his black hair, and responds to one-line e-mails with multi-paragraph essays.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Godfrey Wade tells Watkins, who responds with a slightly embarrassed laugh, in a recent call.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
How a child responds to peer pressure can highlight different traits.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Communication differences, sensory sensitivities and difficulty processing rapid-fire commands can all affect how a person responds to police.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Given Amazon’s seemingly unfettered desire for major sports properties, Prime Video will likely be in the market for more golf — if its streaming audience responds.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … POOL OF TROUBLE — Patriots coach responds after intimate photos with New York Times NFL reporter leak.
—FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The police chief will be required to issue public reports within three business days whenever the department responds to a call for service related to immigration enforcement activities.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Another target was Dario Amodei, a biophysicist and a font of frenetic energy who has a tendency to nervously twist his black hair, and responds to one-line e-mails with multi-paragraph essays.
—Ronan Farrow, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Godfrey Wade tells Watkins, who responds with a slightly embarrassed laugh, in a recent call.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
How a child responds to peer pressure can highlight different traits.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responds
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Cohen reacts to these trends with dismay.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Family reacts Last week, Newton's sister, LaShaw Newton, told WJZ that her family is hurting.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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O'Brien replies with a surprised smile, before being led to his new office at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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The voice that replies, however, is not that of his wife but rather an impoverished young woman who has entered the medium’s caravan to steal food.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
1 Jan. 2026
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This list answers these questions and others about how the human body works.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In this week’s reader mailbag, Charlotte Observer reporter Alex Zietlow answers questions on the minds of Panthers fans.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Responds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responds. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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