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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The rally helped stocks regain the significant ground lost last week and in the first two days of this week as global markets reacted negatively to the simmering trade war environment as Trump pursues his aggressive agenda to remake the U.S. economy.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
How did the markets react? Following Trump's announcement, the S&P 500 ended the day at 5,456.90, or 9.53%, its sharpest one-day jump since 2008, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average skyrocketed by 2,963 points, or 7.87%, closing at 40,608.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Kimmel gleefully posted the pic of a shocked Madonna, 66, reacting with amused horror at the sight of Andre’s bare bottom, as the comedian claimed that the singer definitely has a thing for him.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
See list of the closures in 15 states Internet reacts with memes and jokes after journalist added to national security group chat A fitness influencer's elaborate 'morning routine' goes viral.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
How did the markets react? Following Trump's announcement, the S&P 500 ended the day at 5,456.90, or 9.53%, its sharpest one-day jump since 2008, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average skyrocketed by 2,963 points, or 7.87%, closing at 40,608.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Kimmel gleefully posted the pic of a shocked Madonna, 66, reacting with amused horror at the sight of Andre’s bare bottom, as the comedian claimed that the singer definitely has a thing for him.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
See list of the closures in 15 states Internet reacts with memes and jokes after journalist added to national security group chat A fitness influencer's elaborate 'morning routine' goes viral.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025
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“React.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/react. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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