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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
Penske did not immediately respond to the Tribune’s request for comment.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
It’s been slow progress, partly because of the complexity and the very unique ways that the human brain processes information and responds to stimuli.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Petrovich did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to questions about Khalil's asylum claim.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 24 May 2025
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
It’s been slow progress, partly because of the complexity and the very unique ways that the human brain processes information and responds to stimuli.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Petrovich did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2025
The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to questions about Khalil's asylum claim.
—Adrian Florido, NPR, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for respond
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For traders who respond to events, historical trends may present a favorable position, whether by preparing in advance of earnings or reacting to movements after the release.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Fans were quick to react to the intimate performance Twain gave.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Our time can get snapped up by sitting in meetings, replying to emails, and responding to urgent requests.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The Trump administration did not immediately reply to ABC News' request for comment.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 May 2025
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Los Angeles has plenty of questions to answer about the future of the roster, and the front office will be very busy.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Perhaps a two-week stay in a hospital or rehab facility – with plenty of time to watch and think – would answer this big question: Tell me again; what, exactly, is wrong with immigration?—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Respond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/respond. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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