as in responses
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
we were startled by her extreme reaction to being jilted by her boyfriend
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Recent Examples of reactions
The reactive Moon opposes Mars, creating tension between quick reactions and thoughtful dialogue.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
This greatly increases the surface area available for electrochemical reactions and enables faster charging and discharging while maintaining high power density in an extremely small footprint.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
As the town is engulfed by the haunt, there’s a recognition evident in Rhys’ reactions, as if the horrors Tom’s facing are simultaneously too ludicrous to accept and too familiar to reject.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Earlier Reddit reactions captured the same sense of awe at the size difference between Chonkers and the smaller California sea lions sharing the platform.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Consequently, reactions to being selected on Day 3 range from anger to feeling blessed to being humbled to being motivated to be better.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The social media reactions to The Devil Wears Prada 2 started appearing after those press screenings, with many appearing on Monday evening.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
April 20 – May 20 The day opens with tension, so don’t rush your reactions.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
The moment quickly spread across social media and sparked a wave of reactions.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
This greatly increases the surface area available for electrochemical reactions and enables faster charging and discharging while maintaining high power density in an extremely small footprint.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
As the town is engulfed by the haunt, there’s a recognition evident in Rhys’ reactions, as if the horrors Tom’s facing are simultaneously too ludicrous to accept and too familiar to reject.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Earlier Reddit reactions captured the same sense of awe at the size difference between Chonkers and the smaller California sea lions sharing the platform.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Consequently, reactions to being selected on Day 3 range from anger to feeling blessed to being humbled to being motivated to be better.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The social media reactions to The Devil Wears Prada 2 started appearing after those press screenings, with many appearing on Monday evening.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
April 20 – May 20 The day opens with tension, so don’t rush your reactions.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
The moment quickly spread across social media and sparked a wave of reactions.
—Ryan Brennan
april 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactions
Noun
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Official responses to Johnson’s remarks were muted.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Clark also explained that a unified command structure for law enforcement, first responders, and community partners was established to ensure quick responses were possible.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If Pat Riley opens that door or leaves that door open, deferring to Nick Arison on answers on Monday, then yes, further explanation would seem reasonable from the executive branch.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Limon and Bristy were reported missing by a family friend on April 17, and as days went by, their friends in Florida and relatives abroad became increasingly desperate for answers.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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