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as in to react
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 to reply
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 respond
Rather than respond with a film or documentary, DuVernay activated a collective of artists across multiple disciplines to tell the truth about the police abuse of Black people through storytelling and creativity.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 June 2025
The coroner’s office and Sacramento Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 June 2025
Never respond to unsolicited or suspicious messages.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The Bedminster club's reception desk and chef did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 June 2025
The coroner’s office and Sacramento Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 6 June 2025
Never respond to unsolicited or suspicious messages.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
The Bedminster club's reception desk and chef did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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For traders who respond to events, historical trends may present a favorable position, whether by preparing in advance of earnings or reacting to movements after the release.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Fans were quick to react to the intimate performance Twain gave.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Our time can get snapped up by sitting in meetings, replying to emails, and responding to urgent requests.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The Trump administration did not immediately reply to ABC News' request for comment.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 May 2025
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Los Angeles has plenty of questions to answer about the future of the roster, and the front office will be very busy.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Perhaps a two-week stay in a hospital or rehab facility – with plenty of time to watch and think – would answer this big question: Tell me again; what, exactly, is wrong with immigration?—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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