as in response
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
we were startled by her extreme reaction to being jilted by her boyfriend
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Dominique Brown, co-creator of the Black Girl Disney platform, passed away from a fatal allergic reaction at a BoxLunch event last Thursday (Dec. 5) at Vibiana in Los Angeles.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Research suggests that mindfulness therapy can reduce emotional reactions and negative thinking.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
So far, financial markets’ reaction to the tariff threats has been muted and the sword rattling could prove to be a negotiating ploy.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Tired people often respond more strongly to stressful situations and have fewer positive reactions to daily experiences.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Research suggests that mindfulness therapy can reduce emotional reactions and negative thinking.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
So far, financial markets’ reaction to the tariff threats has been muted and the sword rattling could prove to be a negotiating ploy.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Tired people often respond more strongly to stressful situations and have fewer positive reactions to daily experiences.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaction. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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