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as in reacted
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 replied
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 responded
Poggio al Tesoro responded by initiating around-the-clock efforts to bring in the remainder of their fruit.
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Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The junta has not responded to CNN’s request for comment.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
In an anonymous poll conducted by The Athletic, 65 of 109 players responded negatively to the idea of wearing Guardian Caps in games.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Wednesday, the Indianapolis Fire Department responded to reports of a fire breaking out and engulfing four condo units at 10215 Penrith Drive, near North Mithoefer Road and East 25th Street.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
Everybody responded really, really well.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Monsters stars Javier Bardem (who plays José) and Nathan Lane (who plays journalist Dominick Dunne) have also responded to Erik's criticism.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Two fires Tuesday morning On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Fire Department responded to two early morning fires which left several pets dead.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
At the end of the pilot episode — which was filmed in winter 2023 — Paul was arrested for assault following a domestic violence incident with her on-and-off boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen (illustrated through body cam footage and audio from the police who responded to the call).
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The junta has not responded to CNN’s request for comment.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
In an anonymous poll conducted by The Athletic, 65 of 109 players responded negatively to the idea of wearing Guardian Caps in games.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Wednesday, the Indianapolis Fire Department responded to reports of a fire breaking out and engulfing four condo units at 10215 Penrith Drive, near North Mithoefer Road and East 25th Street.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
Everybody responded really, really well.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Monsters stars Javier Bardem (who plays José) and Nathan Lane (who plays journalist Dominick Dunne) have also responded to Erik's criticism.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Two fires Tuesday morning On Tuesday, the Indianapolis Fire Department responded to two early morning fires which left several pets dead.
—Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
At the end of the pilot episode — which was filmed in winter 2023 — Paul was arrested for assault following a domestic violence incident with her on-and-off boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen (illustrated through body cam footage and audio from the police who responded to the call).
—Kate Aurthur, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Responded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responded. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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