Synonyms of responses

responses

noun

plural of response

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reactions
• answers
• replies
• takes
• reflexes
• backlashes
• rebounds
• kickbacks
• recoils
• revulsions
• counterresponses
• counterreactions
• rises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• actions
• effects
• behaviors
• causes

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• replies
• answers
• reactions
• returns
• comments
• rejoinders
• remarks
• retorts
• observations
• feedback
• comebacks
• communications
• replications
• explanations
• banters
• rebuttals
• back talks
• justifications
• repartees
• correspondences
• persiflages
• acknowledgments
• refutations
• non sequiturs
• defenses
• pleas

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questions
• inquiries
• queries
• challenges
• charges
• interrogatories
• interrogations
• surveys
• questionnaires
• polls
• quizzes
• cross-examinations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of responses

Although it hasn’t been studied in humans, pre-clinical research in female rodents suggests that lower estrogen levels translated to duller behavioral responses to psilocybin and higher levels caused more intense effects. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Aug. 2026

Finra started the Financial Intelligence Fusion Center in March — a secure portal for Finra and its member firms to share intelligence about fraud threats and to help coordinate responses. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Outside experts have speculated that the agencies’ sluggish responses to the outbreak may stem from harsh budget and staffing cuts, along with widespread upheaval at the agencies. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026

Reading through the most recent responses encouraged me more than any quarterly report could. — Rick Tollakson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

As members of the House minority, the committee’s inquiries can’t compel more detailed responses from the administration. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Investing in responses to China’s traditional threats is important, but will not be enough. — Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026

In emailed responses to ProPublica’s questions, Microsoft stood by its approach, saying its triaging decisions are based on a number of factors, including exploitability and the impact on customers. — Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 29 July 2026

Write-in responses to the survey, which were collected from July 1 to July 22, remained pessimistic. — Matt Ott, Fortune, 29 July 2026