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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
In one post, the rapper directly responded to Tisa Tells’ video about Brown and her connection to the businessman.
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Fire crews that responded to the scene were able to enter the manhole and extinguish the fire with dry chemical extinguishers.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Her mother allegedly responded with more intense physical punishments and by chaining her to her bed.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Bradford also pointed to the stark contrast in how law enforcement and the media responded to the case of Hannah Koyabashi — who was also reported missing in Los Angeles in November — and that of Bryan.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The New York Police Department has not responded to USA TODAY's request for the intelligence report.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Kramer, 41, responded, referring toYellowstone’s creator.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
After seeing how well the team responded the next day, is Shanahan tempted to ask that duo to talk again?
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Kirwan has not responded to questions about the police investigation.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Fire crews that responded to the scene were able to enter the manhole and extinguish the fire with dry chemical extinguishers.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Her mother allegedly responded with more intense physical punishments and by chaining her to her bed.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Bradford also pointed to the stark contrast in how law enforcement and the media responded to the case of Hannah Koyabashi — who was also reported missing in Los Angeles in November — and that of Bryan.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The New York Police Department has not responded to USA TODAY's request for the intelligence report.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Kramer, 41, responded, referring toYellowstone’s creator.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
After seeing how well the team responded the next day, is Shanahan tempted to ask that duo to talk again?
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Kirwan has not responded to questions about the police investigation.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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