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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
For instance, heart rate or EKG readings, now available with greater fidelity by wearables, might point to anxiety around particular stimuli, or reflexive physiological responses to certain situations.
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Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Data protection laws aim to protect the personal data that became overly accessible when so much economic activity moved online, and these were the right responses at the right time.
—Gregory Francis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The viral video prompted plenty of responses from dog lovers who couldn't get enough of the heartwarming scene.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Witter said that the request could trigger trauma responses tied to childhood abandonment, neglect, or rejection.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Bots can interpret customer intent and sentiment, which enables them to provide responses that align with the customer’s needs.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
These bots use natural language processing and machine learning to respond to customer inquiries in various channels, including voice, chat, e-mail, and social media; this helps companies provide consistent responses across different platforms.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Intensified Oppression of Women in Afghanistan The Taliban's return to power has led to varied responses internationally.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Healey’s spokesperson declined to answer questions and referred ProPublica to responses from the state’s insurance division.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Data protection laws aim to protect the personal data that became overly accessible when so much economic activity moved online, and these were the right responses at the right time.
—Gregory Francis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The viral video prompted plenty of responses from dog lovers who couldn't get enough of the heartwarming scene.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Witter said that the request could trigger trauma responses tied to childhood abandonment, neglect, or rejection.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Bots can interpret customer intent and sentiment, which enables them to provide responses that align with the customer’s needs.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
These bots use natural language processing and machine learning to respond to customer inquiries in various channels, including voice, chat, e-mail, and social media; this helps companies provide consistent responses across different platforms.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Intensified Oppression of Women in Afghanistan The Taliban's return to power has led to varied responses internationally.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Healey’s spokesperson declined to answer questions and referred ProPublica to responses from the state’s insurance division.
—Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Responses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responses. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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