as in to respond
to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence)
it was my first touchdown, and I didn't know how to react to the cheers of the crowd
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Recent Examples of react
Elon Musk's estranged daughter Vivian Wilson has reacted to the explosive fallout between her father and President Donald Trump.
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Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The sector has already seen volatile trade this week, as investors reacted to Trump doubling tariffs on steel to 50%.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Even California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) officials initially reacted positively.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 June 2025
Musk, not to be outdone, reacted by claiming on X that Trump is blocking the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files because he’s named in the documents.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
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Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
The sector has already seen volatile trade this week, as investors reacted to Trump doubling tariffs on steel to 50%.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Even California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) officials initially reacted positively.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 6 June 2025
Musk, not to be outdone, reacted by claiming on X that Trump is blocking the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files because he’s named in the documents.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for react
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The Hurricanes responded by allowing back-to-back homers to lead off the next inning.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Insulin Resistance Insulin resistance happens when your body doesn't respond to insulin, a hormone that lowers glucose, a type of sugar the body uses for energy.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 June 2025
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“React.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/react. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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