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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
His office did not respond to a request for comment.
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David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
The state police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad also responded to the scene.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
The officer responded and was flagged down by witnesses who reported that Jamarion Plummer, 25, had been shot at his home in the 1000 block of North Main Street.
—Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
According to the statement, police responded to a home invasion call about 10:25 p.m. on Friday on Banyan Street.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
The state police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad also responded to the scene.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2025
The officer responded and was flagged down by witnesses who reported that Jamarion Plummer, 25, had been shot at his home in the 1000 block of North Main Street.
—Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
According to the statement, police responded to a home invasion call about 10:25 p.m. on Friday on Banyan Street.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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The injury immediately raised concerns, with commentators and fans alike reacting with visible worry.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Selena Gomez slammed a Republican politician who said she should be deported after sharing an emotional video appearing to react to President Donald Trump's recent immigration crackdown earlier this week.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney's Office did not immediately reply to a voicemail seeking comment Thursday night.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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Maryland replied with an 11-0 run fueled by back-to-back-to-back 3-pointers by sophomore shooting guard DeShawn Harris-Smith (his fifth of the season in 23 attempts and first in eight games), Gillespie and Rice.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Jan. 2025
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Home Alone always seems to re-enter the cultural conversation each Christmas season, but last year, director Chris Columbus answered a long-gestating burning question: How did Kevin's parents afford that lavish manor?—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The world retains its air of unsettling mystery, even as some questions are answered, and its scope expands beyond just a couple of offices.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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