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
Some of Colorado's congressional representatives are reacting to the 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension passed by the House on Thursday.
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Back in March 2023, the actor posted a video of them giving their two cents about The Bachelor and that same month, the couple also reacted to a particular scene on The Real Housewives of New Jersey.
—Emily J. Shiffer, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Fans quickly reacted in the comments, largely praising the decision.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Markets initially reacted positively to the report but later gave up gains.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Graham Knaus, the chief executive of the California State Association of Counties, criticized Newsom’s budget for not responding to the cost burdens shifting to local governments.—
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The complaint asserts that Minneapolis and Saint Paul have been forced to divert officers from their usual duties to respond to incidents involving federal immigration enforcement, undermining local efforts to protect the community.—
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“React.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/react. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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