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as in reactions
action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior
my response to my first boxing defeat was to train even harder
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as in replies
something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question
the real estate office's unhelpful response to my question about what houses in the area are renting for
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Recent Examples of responses
Official responses to Johnson’s remarks were muted.
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Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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
Sometimes automatic responses can get us into trouble when they’re overgeneralized.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Glucose spikes were reduced by roughly 52% compared to sitting over the 180-minute period where glucose responses were measured, with an average difference of 19 mg/dL in glucose concentrations already visible at 30 minutes.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
He’s typically measured in his responses, but was relatively effusive when asked about LaCombe.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
In his responses, Kiley highlighted his experience in Congress, recent legislative proposals, local roots and emphasized his independence from party politics.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But permitting personalized ads within chatbot responses is just a step away.
—Brian Jay Tang, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Such responses are activated when animals are confronted with imminent danger.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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
Sometimes automatic responses can get us into trouble when they’re overgeneralized.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Glucose spikes were reduced by roughly 52% compared to sitting over the 180-minute period where glucose responses were measured, with an average difference of 19 mg/dL in glucose concentrations already visible at 30 minutes.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
He’s typically measured in his responses, but was relatively effusive when asked about LaCombe.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
In his responses, Kiley highlighted his experience in Congress, recent legislative proposals, local roots and emphasized his independence from party politics.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
But permitting personalized ads within chatbot responses is just a step away.
—Brian Jay Tang, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Such responses are activated when animals are confronted with imminent danger.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responses
Noun
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The reactive Moon opposes Mars, creating tension between quick reactions and thoughtful dialogue.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Those social media posts, in turn, were met with replies from some people who said, without evidence, that the WHCD shooting incident was staged to create pressure for the ballroom to be built.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
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The companies’ replies, shared exclusively with NBC News, note the lawmaker’s concerns but largely avoid details about how the companies allow government users to analyze foreign intelligence data.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC 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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“Responses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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