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as in to react
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 to reply
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 respond
Taliban administration spokespeople did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Yousafzai’s statements.
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Reuters, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Earlier this season, Flores connected first, and Johnson responded with some left-handed jabs of his own.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Officers responded to a shooting call around 12:35 a.m. at 8 Olympia Court, according to a social media post.
—Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Cause Of Toxic Fumes According to the sheriff's office, crews first responded to a strong smell that was reported at the Southwest Cheese plant as .67 gallons of acid was spilled and mixed with .61 gallons of chlorine, creating a dangerous chemical reaction.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Reuters, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Earlier this season, Flores connected first, and Johnson responded with some left-handed jabs of his own.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
Officers responded to a shooting call around 12:35 a.m. at 8 Olympia Court, according to a social media post.
—Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Cause Of Toxic Fumes According to the sheriff's office, crews first responded to a strong smell that was reported at the Southwest Cheese plant as .67 gallons of acid was spilled and mixed with .61 gallons of chlorine, creating a dangerous chemical reaction.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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People react to the reports of the ceasefire and hostage release deal in Tel Aviv on Wednesday.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
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One person reacted to the request with a thumbs-up, Kelley recalled.Michelle McGahan, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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The dispatcher replied that only two engines were available. 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. Hydrants run dry Eric Thayer/Getty Images The night was far from over.Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Kim replies as a man's foot is seen stepping out of a car.Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The depleted Magic answered the challenge, avoiding a season-series sweep with a 103-94 victory at Madison Square Garden.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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