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as in reactions
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
my response to my first boxing defeat was to train even harder
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as in replies
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
the real estate office's unhelpful response to my question about what houses in the area are renting for
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Recent Examples of responses
Since that time, Pratt has dedicated himself to railing against Bass, the Los Angeles City Council, and California Governor Gavin Newsom for their responses to the fires.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
The supportive responses stood out more.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In still other moments today, local leaders and survivors plan to weigh in on the recovery process and call for accountability over the causes and responses to the blazes.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
None has the oddball humor of the Frozen Iguanas, which was celebrated in responses to the Instagram announcement that drew nearly 14,000 likes.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Disparate responses can be seen even in nearby regions around the same time.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Some of the best responses are below.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
For exercise, too, understanding our personal responses should, in theory, enable us to get the most out of our training.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
Officer firearm fatalities hit a decade low at 44 deaths, though the number of officers shot remained slightly higher, suggesting improved medical and tactical responses.
—Claudia Lauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
The supportive responses stood out more.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
In still other moments today, local leaders and survivors plan to weigh in on the recovery process and call for accountability over the causes and responses to the blazes.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
None has the oddball humor of the Frozen Iguanas, which was celebrated in responses to the Instagram announcement that drew nearly 14,000 likes.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Disparate responses can be seen even in nearby regions around the same time.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Some of the best responses are below.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
For exercise, too, understanding our personal responses should, in theory, enable us to get the most out of our training.
—Outside, 6 Jan. 2026
Officer firearm fatalities hit a decade low at 44 deaths, though the number of officers shot remained slightly higher, suggesting improved medical and tactical responses.
—Claudia Lauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responses
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The reports that former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick would not be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, in August sparked strong reactions across the sports world.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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An El Portal council member has apologized to the community after repeatedly using a racial slur during a public meeting last week, prompting strong reactions from residents and village leaders.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The same agency reached out to 400 nurses last year, got replies from 13, and only five of them were interested.—
John Hult,
States Newsroom,
23 Jan. 2026
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Consistently provide value on relevant posts to turn replies into client conversations and expand your network.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Owner Mark Davis has failed for years to find answers, and this time around, Tom Brady appears to be taking control of the rebuild.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Constitutional law professor David Schultz, who has taught a class on police, criminal and civil procedure, has some answers.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Responses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responses. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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