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as in reacting
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 replying
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 responding
Police officers responding to Leslie Martin’s call and separate reports of a break-in found Doug Martin hiding in a neighbor’s home.
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Hannah Fingerhut,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The trail that led to the record haul began in the state of Queensland, when local police officers responding to reports of a truck fire found 40 kilograms of cocaine floating in the sea near a boat ramp.
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Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
In the movie, directed by Reiner, those are the three words Westley (Cary Elwes) uses while responding to requests from Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright).
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Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Also responding is World Central Kitchen, founded by chef José Andres, to help feed residents and first responders, the organization said in a social media post.
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Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The revelation appears to be a remarkable disconnect between responding agencies and a failure to follow up on an important lead to finding a person considered to be armed and dangerous.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
International Federation of the Red Cross The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) said the Venezuelan Red Cross is responding with a network of hospitals and polyclinics continuing to deliver care.
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Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
This means influencing how customers evaluate value, shaping buying criteria before purchasing decisions are made, strengthening category leadership and helping create future demand rather than simply responding to existing demand.
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Sairam Vedam,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
For brands, the challenge is responding to demand that is already taking shape — and doing so without introducing friction at the very moment a customer is ready to buy.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Hannah Fingerhut,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The trail that led to the record haul began in the state of Queensland, when local police officers responding to reports of a truck fire found 40 kilograms of cocaine floating in the sea near a boat ramp.
—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
In the movie, directed by Reiner, those are the three words Westley (Cary Elwes) uses while responding to requests from Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright).
—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Also responding is World Central Kitchen, founded by chef José Andres, to help feed residents and first responders, the organization said in a social media post.
—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The revelation appears to be a remarkable disconnect between responding agencies and a failure to follow up on an important lead to finding a person considered to be armed and dangerous.
—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
International Federation of the Red Cross The International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) said the Venezuelan Red Cross is responding with a network of hospitals and polyclinics continuing to deliver care.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
This means influencing how customers evaluate value, shaping buying criteria before purchasing decisions are made, strengthening category leadership and helping create future demand rather than simply responding to existing demand.
—
Sairam Vedam,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
For brands, the challenge is responding to demand that is already taking shape — and doing so without introducing friction at the very moment a customer is ready to buy.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responding
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Air exposure caused the concrete to form the mineral calcite by reacting with carbon dioxide.
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Algeria’s Jaouen Hadjam reacting after the loss to Switzerland.
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When in doubt, contact the Settlement Administrator through the official settlement website rather than replying to an email that showed up in your inbox.
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Like, no other CEOs are just posting at anon accounts and, like, retweeting them and replying to them and posting just a wide array of things.
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In my view, an especially helpful approach to answering such questions is to revisit the towering but neglected influence of the French philosopher Montesquieu on the founding of this country.
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In practice, this means deliberately re-engaging in small, concrete activities, such as a short walk, a shower or answering one message, specifically because those actions are small enough to complete even at low motivation.
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“Responding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responding. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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