REACT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

react

verb

rē-ˈakt

Definition of react

as in to respond

to act or behave in response (as to a stimulus or influence) it was my first touchdown, and I didn't know how to react to the cheers of the crowd

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Recent Examples of react In game competition, athletes must shift their focus externally to the signals and cues around them that inform their brain how to react. — Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Despite the positive results, investors reacted poorly when the findings were leaked on Thursday, causing Moderna’s stock price to fall. — David Cox, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 The actress's followers were quick to react to the vacation photos, with several praising her appearance. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 But at Fanatics, the company reacts within hours of major sports events and produces merchandise that is ready to be sold to fans immediately. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for react

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respond

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His federal public defender did not respond to a request for comment.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
Defenders must respond to different types of aircraft while managing the cost and availability of defensive missiles.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

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