as in responses
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
we were startled by her extreme reaction to being jilted by her boyfriend
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Recent Examples of reactions
While most jellyfish stings are not life-threatening, some people may have allergic reactions.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
The logo received mixed reactions.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 May 2026
On Reddit, people had mixed reactions about Melania’s decisions.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 20 May 2026
While the evacuation ended safely, the video quickly sparked reactions online from viewers who said they would have been terrified about climbing down from that height.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
As Shah tries to manage the reactions of his family and friends, the show takes him on a odyssey through both London and his own psyche.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 19 May 2026
The teaser trailer opens with Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard giving their shocked reactions to Batula and Wilson’s public statement about their romance, which came in March after cameras stopped rolling on the 10th season, which airs its finale tonight.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Since then, more than 1,900 people have flooded the comments section to share their reactions to the wholesome moment.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
To maintain control, scientists are working on hypersonic detonation engines and aiming to develop sustained reactions that are stable and under control.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026
The logo received mixed reactions.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 May 2026
On Reddit, people had mixed reactions about Melania’s decisions.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 20 May 2026
While the evacuation ended safely, the video quickly sparked reactions online from viewers who said they would have been terrified about climbing down from that height.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
As Shah tries to manage the reactions of his family and friends, the show takes him on a odyssey through both London and his own psyche.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 19 May 2026
The teaser trailer opens with Cooke and Lindsay Hubbard giving their shocked reactions to Batula and Wilson’s public statement about their romance, which came in March after cameras stopped rolling on the 10th season, which airs its finale tonight.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Since then, more than 1,900 people have flooded the comments section to share their reactions to the wholesome moment.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
To maintain control, scientists are working on hypersonic detonation engines and aiming to develop sustained reactions that are stable and under control.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactions
Noun
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The answers varied, but two had responses stemming from deeper places.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The Associated Press reported earlier this year that balloons from Belarus had crossed into Polish airspace for a third consecutive night, with Polish forces describing the incidents as attempts to test air defense responses.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The other interviewees answers will be forthcoming in a future article.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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After five Italian divers died while exploring a deep underwater cave off the Maldives, families of the victims are demanding answers.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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“Reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactions. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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