RESPONDS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

responds

verb

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 Every year across the nation, Belgium’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Destruction Service responds to more than 3,000 calls and disposes of 200 to 250 tons of munitions left over from both world wars. — Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 CoreCivic responds to concerns at Stewart CBS News Atlanta reached out to ICE and CoreCivic for comment on Binam's current detention and the calls for her release. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 When new construction responds to where the demand actually is, and when developers plan communities around the infrastructure and lifestyle factors buyers are asking for, growth becomes the mechanism that makes housing more accessible, not less. — Justin Onorato, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 Markets will next scrutinize how the Federal Reserve responds, Saravelos predicted, pointing out that Bessent’s moves to effectively loosen financial conditions would typically prompt the Fed to offset that with tightening measures. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026 In the clip, Lee expertly beats on a bongo while Limbani responds with eager rhythmic dancing. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Creator instinct informs what gets made, how it is presented and how quickly the team responds. — Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Copper responds instantly for precision, while stainless steel delivers durability and versatility across all cooktops – including induction. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Holland recommends starting with half a cup of tart cherry juice to see how your body responds. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026

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Within just hours of being emitted, this mixture reacts to form ground-level ozone, which can irritate the lungs and is a key component of smog.

— Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
The world reacts to your actions through dynamic NPC encounters, wildlife, exploration, and an honor system that can shape how the story unfolds.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026