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 Slowing light strengthens its interaction with a device, improving efficiency, but electrical resistance can limit how quickly the modulator responds. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Trump’s presidency seems rooted in a policy du jour mindset which responds first and foremost to pleasuring his insatiable ego. — Kevin Igoe, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026 Technology Weavabel Fashion trims and packaging supplier Weavabel has expanded its care-label operation with three hires in China and Portugal as the company responds to rising demand for centralized labeling and compliance services. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 The Grand Opera House’s overall architecture responds to the rhythm of the Huangpu River’s tides with a fluid and dynamic form. — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 Measuring 84 inches by 84 inches, the bright orange canvas responds to Leonardo da Vinci’s grotesque heads, a series of ink sketches made between the late 15th and early 16th centuries. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 How hair oil works on strands Oils smooth the hair’s outer surface so strands reflect more light and feel silkier, which is why dry, dull or frizzy hair often responds first. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 The outlet attributes longevity partly to pigment application and how the skin responds. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 Ilhan Omar's husband responds to rumors congresswoman fled the United States. — FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Tampa Bay Rays' Richie Palacios reacts after a single during the sixth inning at Tropicana Field on Monday.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
His closest ally in government dies, and his brain reacts by … making it about him and his various anxieties.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

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The automation should end when the customer replies, books, declines, becomes unqualified or needs a decision from a person.

— Michael Fox, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
The video then shows Duff taking off her earpiece and saying something to her bandmate, who replies with an unsure gesture.

— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026