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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
His office did not respond to a request for comment.
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David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
The state police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad also responded to the scene.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
The officer responded and was flagged down by witnesses who reported that Jamarion Plummer, 25, had been shot at his home in the 1000 block of North Main Street.
—Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
According to the statement, police responded to a home invasion call about 10:25 p.m. on Friday on Banyan Street.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
The state police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad also responded to the scene.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
The officer responded and was flagged down by witnesses who reported that Jamarion Plummer, 25, had been shot at his home in the 1000 block of North Main Street.
—Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
According to the statement, police responded to a home invasion call about 10:25 p.m. on Friday on Banyan Street.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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Several people — celebrities included — reacted to the photo, which has over 105,000 likes at the time of writing.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
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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The two men furtively communicate to avoid answering any questions.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Gillespie answered with a layup with 40 seconds left, and then senior power forward Julian Reese made a steal.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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