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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
CalPortland did not respond to a phone call or email interview request from The Sacramento Bee.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Additional officers responded after police were surrounded by the group of dirt bike riders.
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Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Johnson’s press secretary did not respond to a request for comment on Monday.
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Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Department of Interior officials did not immediately respond to a question about plans for the Mount Rushmore display.
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Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Additional officers responded after police were surrounded by the group of dirt bike riders.
—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Johnson’s press secretary did not respond to a request for comment on Monday.
—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Department of Interior officials did not immediately respond to a question about plans for the Mount Rushmore display.
—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for respond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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As reflected in an email thread used in the Watson case, Valentine reacted skeptically in 2019 when a colleague told her a particular hospital wanted to exit its contract with Mead Johnson.
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Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.
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Arie also replied to a post calling for a boycott of the song.
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An attorney for his company, America First Refining, replied to us with a letter dated June 24 that the attorney sent to Hostinger.
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The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming, ready to answer any questions guests might have about a cocktail menu that changes throughout the year.
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These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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