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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
Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
The Denison Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further comment.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 24 July 2025
Officers responded to area of West Gate and Middle Street around 7 p.m. on Saturday for a crash involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle, according to the Bristol Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
Groups supporting the government responded along with authorities to repress the protests.
—Andrea Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
The Denison Police Department did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for further comment.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 24 July 2025
Officers responded to area of West Gate and Middle Street around 7 p.m. on Saturday for a crash involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle, according to the Bristol Police Department.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 July 2025
Groups supporting the government responded along with authorities to repress the protests.
—Andrea Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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Oily, fatty, and greasy food do not react well to plastic and should be put in better alternatives, like glass, according to our experts.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Bainbridge said people can react to either alcohol or cannabis differently, even in limited amounts.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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Many also asked questions, to which Garrett replied with further explanation.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The tech billionaire replied in the negative to a question regarding a potential deal.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Lamine answered questions in Catalan from the Catalan press and others in Spanish, and towards the end of a press conference, he was asked about his activities away from the pitch.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Journal Sentinel reporters will answer your questions At Catholic parish, fear permeates almost everything The two pastors don’t know each other.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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