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as in reaction
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
my response to my first boxing defeat was to train even harder
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as in reply
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
the real estate office's unhelpful response to my question about what houses in the area are renting for
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Recent Examples of response
An individual’s response to mold depends on the type, as different molds contain distinct allergens that cause a range of reactions.
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 28 July 2025
The forecast builds on an extended gravity model designed to anticipate how trade may be reconfigured in response to the announced trade deal between the US and the EU alone.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 July 2025
Wisconsin was among the 24 states, plus Washington, D.C., to join a lawsuit against Trump administration officials in response to the potential loss of funding.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 28 July 2025
In response to the call to end their cooperation, Detroit police issued a statement that its policy has worked well across the past four presidencies.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 28 July 2025
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Matt Fuchs, Time, 28 July 2025
The forecast builds on an extended gravity model designed to anticipate how trade may be reconfigured in response to the announced trade deal between the US and the EU alone.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 28 July 2025
Wisconsin was among the 24 states, plus Washington, D.C., to join a lawsuit against Trump administration officials in response to the potential loss of funding.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 28 July 2025
In response to the call to end their cooperation, Detroit police issued a statement that its policy has worked well across the past four presidencies.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for response
Noun
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Cow's milk is the usual cause of milk allergy, but milk from sheep, goats, buffalo and other mammals also can cause a reaction.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The reaction to a cyberattack started out well but eventually landed where everything else does: Mired in politics, not facts or solutions.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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Fans hopped into Trav’s replies, hoping to see the pair of superstars reunite in the future.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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Out-of-office replies that redirect to a trusted colleague during vacations and disabling work apps after hours reinforce that rest is essential, not optional.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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If a student tries to evade this process and just asks for the answer, the AI will resist the request and instead redirect the student to engage with the material.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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All, in legally binding answers, said no. Council unanimously approved an amendment on Thursday that requires an annual report on the implementation of the new code requirements.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Response.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/response. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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