as in responded
to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence)
it was my first touchdown, and I didn't know how to react to the cheers of the crowd
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Recent Examples of reacted
Here’s how Wall Street’s biggest shops reacted.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The Chinese government reacted by telling Chinese citizens not to travel to Japan, threatening economic retaliation, and pulling the plug on meetings that were long planned, putting a pretty deep freeze on China-Japan relations.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Kimmel also reacted to conservative organization Turning Point USA’s alternative Super Bowl halftime show, which was headlined by Kid Rock and aired on social media during Bad Bunny’s performance.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Fans of the restaurant on Reddit reacted to the news of the franchise increasing prices.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
How local religious leaders have reacted Local Jewish institutions have objected to the Ben Gamla effort.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate reacted to that breathtaking strike by putting their hands on their head in disbelief.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The opposition and nongovernmental organizations have reacted with cautious optimism as well as with suggestions and demands for more information on the contents of the proposal.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Stewart reacted in mock offense.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The Chinese government reacted by telling Chinese citizens not to travel to Japan, threatening economic retaliation, and pulling the plug on meetings that were long planned, putting a pretty deep freeze on China-Japan relations.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Kimmel also reacted to conservative organization Turning Point USA’s alternative Super Bowl halftime show, which was headlined by Kid Rock and aired on social media during Bad Bunny’s performance.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Fans of the restaurant on Reddit reacted to the news of the franchise increasing prices.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
How local religious leaders have reacted Local Jewish institutions have objected to the Ben Gamla effort.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Feb. 2026
Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate reacted to that breathtaking strike by putting their hands on their head in disbelief.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The opposition and nongovernmental organizations have reacted with cautious optimism as well as with suggestions and demands for more information on the contents of the proposal.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Stewart reacted in mock offense.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacted
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DeLano responded that lawmakers could use the two-year period to address any such shortfall.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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After demonstrations broke out in Iran on December 28, 2025, following the collapse of the Iranian currency, the country’s regime responded in a deadly manner.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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When Bondi replied by accusing her of hypocrisy over a lack of similar questioning toward former Attorney General Merrick Garland, Jayapal interjected, trying to force an apology.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani replied that, by raising taxes on the wealthiest New York City residents, the entire state’s revenues would rise.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Reacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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