RESPONDS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

responds

verb

present tense third-person singular of respond

as in reacts

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 replies

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 responds The full picture depends on what else is in your sandwich and how your body responds. — Verywell Health, 6 July 2026 Patients can input data using voice and text, and the device responds with treatment instructions. — Mario Aguilar, STAT, 2 July 2026 My 21-year-old child responds only sporadically to texts and phone calls, often going days or weeks without a response. — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 Jericho responds by throwing a trash can at Ciampa, leading to a brawl outside the venue before security separates them. — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Fashion, as a more traditional industry, typically responds at a slower pace. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Often, standard mechanical grid equipment responds too slowly to these rapid fluctuations. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026 Today’s newsletter highlights Mike Collins responds to Jon Ossoff’s debate challenge. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 January 20 – February 18 Aquarius, your network responds to steady words. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026

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Her husband is jubilant at her return, but her friend Cee reacts very differently, and old grievances surface as the true price of Helen’s departure comes into focus.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
Balogun reacts after receiving a red card during the second half of the match Wednesday.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 2 July 2026

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Plus, an expert PEOPLE editor answers the burning question of the week, and one of our favorite stars joins us for a sitdown.

— Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Take at least one of them and replace it with content that answers a specific regulatory, operational or risk question your buyers are working through right now.

— Laiba Tariq, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026