as in responded
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 reacted
But industry analysts said the performance R2 is still not affordable for many Americans, and investors reacted with disappointment to the first deliveries June 9, with shares falling 7% that day.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Our trainer reacted and responded, and that was our last rehearsal before our show went live.
—Joelle Goldstein, USA Today, 17 June 2026
How have Algeria fans, Lawrence residents and yourself reacted to the piece, and its activation event?
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Danhausen reacted to Brunson’s mention on Tuesday morning.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Some audience members reacted negatively as Vance asked for more information.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
As is, at this point, a tradition on The View, the cohosts reacted in the moment while Haines comically panicked at the interruption.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Analysts reacted positively to Apple's announcements and praised the Siri improvements.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 June 2026
The photos show Daniel proposing on bended knee on the island near a lighthouse as Fairweather reacted with surprise and excitement.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
Our trainer reacted and responded, and that was our last rehearsal before our show went live.
—Joelle Goldstein, USA Today, 17 June 2026
How have Algeria fans, Lawrence residents and yourself reacted to the piece, and its activation event?
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Danhausen reacted to Brunson’s mention on Tuesday morning.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Some audience members reacted negatively as Vance asked for more information.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
As is, at this point, a tradition on The View, the cohosts reacted in the moment while Haines comically panicked at the interruption.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Analysts reacted positively to Apple's announcements and praised the Siri improvements.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 June 2026
The photos show Daniel proposing on bended knee on the island near a lighthouse as Fairweather reacted with surprise and excitement.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reacted
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On June 8, Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London, Kentucky, responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 75 northbound near the 62-mile marker in Rockcastle County.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Police responded to the theft on Friday night, and while footwear was among the items stolen, none of the missing equipment was considered essential for the team to play.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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And during an interview with a local television station recently, current Christ the King players Skye Ragoo and Johnny Magna recalled how Alvarado replied to their texts shortly after the Knicks won the Eastern Conference finals last month.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Trump replied that the current California election is also rigged.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Reacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reacted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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