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as in reacted
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 replied
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 responded
No one responded to Louise, but Bruce smiled an almost imperceptible smile.
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Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s a massive loss of talent, and FIU responded by bringing in Myles Cunningham from Bucknell and Lawrene Johnson from rival FAU.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Giveaways plagued Denver to start the period and gave Seattle momentum, but Summit responded encouragingly, particularly after right back Ayo Oke subbed on in the 60th minute.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Bronaugh said that at least 10 fire departments responded to this fire, with at least 75 firefighters needed to address it.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
As fans have nominated DeVito to voice Wario in an upcoming installment, the comedy legend has responded.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
The Military Police and Fire Department responded to the scene and evacuated residents from the area.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Officers from the Hartford Police Department responded to the scene and found several cartridge casings on Jefferson Street where the stabbing and shooting occurred, court records show.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Fire crews from Haltom City and North Richland Hills also responded to assist Watauga, according to the release.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
That’s a massive loss of talent, and FIU responded by bringing in Myles Cunningham from Bucknell and Lawrene Johnson from rival FAU.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Giveaways plagued Denver to start the period and gave Seattle momentum, but Summit responded encouragingly, particularly after right back Ayo Oke subbed on in the 60th minute.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
Bronaugh said that at least 10 fire departments responded to this fire, with at least 75 firefighters needed to address it.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
As fans have nominated DeVito to voice Wario in an upcoming installment, the comedy legend has responded.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
The Military Police and Fire Department responded to the scene and evacuated residents from the area.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Officers from the Hartford Police Department responded to the scene and found several cartridge casings on Jefferson Street where the stabbing and shooting occurred, court records show.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Fire crews from Haltom City and North Richland Hills also responded to assist Watauga, according to the release.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responded
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Spiranac reacted on social media after seeing Woods’ statement and the whole situation unfold after his rollover car crash.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Speaking to The New York Times, neighbors in the couple's South Dakota community reacted with disbelief and sympathy to the report.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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However, no one replied, and the chat asked me to leave a message.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Kimball received the letter, according to case documents, and replied to the victim - and continued participating in the romance scam.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Whoever answered the phone at a sister Salmos hung up.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the building’s doors were firmly locked, and no one answered the knocking.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Responded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responded. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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