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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
Social media has fundamentally reshaped crisis management, demanding immediate and public responses from brands.
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Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Jenny Mace of the University of Winchester and colleague Andrew Knight ran an online survey of chicken owners in 2024, drawing more than 2,000 responses.
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Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
After the Tribune filed multiple FOIA requests seeking more records on CARE’s progress, CDPH produced a different dataset last month that showed 846 responses from that period.
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Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
In both, the responses lean on outsiders in protective gear and official assurances, and in both, that response has limited credibility with the people who need the resources.
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Tyler Evans,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
More pets in the United States go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year, due to panic responses to fireworks.
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Tanya Edwards,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
This way, the chatbot can adapt and change its next question based on users' responses.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Jenny Mace of the University of Winchester and colleague Andrew Knight ran an online survey of chicken owners in 2024, drawing more than 2,000 responses.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
After the Tribune filed multiple FOIA requests seeking more records on CARE’s progress, CDPH produced a different dataset last month that showed 846 responses from that period.
—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
In both, the responses lean on outsiders in protective gear and official assurances, and in both, that response has limited credibility with the people who need the resources.
—
Tyler Evans,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
More pets in the United States go missing on the Fourth of July than any other day of the year, due to panic responses to fireworks.
—
Tanya Edwards,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
This way, the chatbot can adapt and change its next question based on users' responses.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responses
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The fund’s June 29 Facebook post had amassed nearly 8,000 comments and reactions as of July 2, with many suggesting drones be banned on the island except when needed by law enforcement.
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Many of the other current and former female activists involved in the fight shared their reactions to the ruling after it was announced.
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When asked specifically about religion, the models provide neutral, respectful replies, Wingate said.
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The tweet announcing the move has an absurd 57,000 replies and 55,000 retweets, 99% furious.
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Her mother, Gloria McHale, and daughter, Amanda Stofer, have been searching for answers about her disappearance ever since.
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But some in the city are waiting to see how a separate court battle in Boston over changes to multiple national parks, including the President’s House, plays out for answers.
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“Responses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responses. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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