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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
Although adept at large-volume production, the garment maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.
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Sj Studio, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
What began as a panel of speakers Wednesday quickly turned into a room discussion, with people expressing distress and others responding with solutions or ways to get involved, such as signing up as a registrar, to register voters.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Emergency crews are responding after a small plane crashed Thursday into a home in Ohio, killing two people on board and sparking a large fire.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Getting a good suspect description is crucial when police are responding to a crime in progress.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Predicting accidents rather than just responding to them could save thousands of lives.
—Andrew Rogers, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
Here’s how the city is responding, and what could come next for the mayoral position.
—Nick Sullivan
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The shooting occurred just as officers were responding to a noise complaint about the party, police have said.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found dead in their bedroom by paramedics responding to a call, officials have said.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Sj Studio, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
What began as a panel of speakers Wednesday quickly turned into a room discussion, with people expressing distress and others responding with solutions or ways to get involved, such as signing up as a registrar, to register voters.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Emergency crews are responding after a small plane crashed Thursday into a home in Ohio, killing two people on board and sparking a large fire.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Getting a good suspect description is crucial when police are responding to a crime in progress.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Predicting accidents rather than just responding to them could save thousands of lives.
—Andrew Rogers, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
Here’s how the city is responding, and what could come next for the mayoral position.
—Nick Sullivan
may 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
The shooting occurred just as officers were responding to a noise complaint about the party, police have said.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were found dead in their bedroom by paramedics responding to a call, officials have said.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responding
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When that structure exists, the organization stops reacting and starts operating strategically.—
Shivaas Gulati,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
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Off-piste, freestyling, reacting to whatever picture emerges.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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But the comment period for replying to such opposition remains open until Monday, May 11.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2026
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The two brothers chimed in, replying that both were Travis.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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One the Philadelphia Phillies slugger isn't particularly interested in answering.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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On the one hand, the men in charge of teams are held to account at least twice a week for nine months, rain or shine, albeit answering different versions of the same question a lot of the time.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Responding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responding. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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