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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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Drake Maye reacts to first playoff win Still, Maye struggled for much of the first half.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Key Takeaways Coffee can interfere with how your body absorbs or reacts to many common medications, including antidepressants, anticoagulants, and thyroid drugs.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 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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Back to the sofa, TV on, Tom replies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Nov. 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 13 Jan. 2026.
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