REACT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

react

verb

rē-ˈakt

Definition of react

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 Roza said some districts aren’t reacting appropriately to that reality. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 And how Penn State students reacted to a massive drug ring bust that made national news. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026 But what truly took the event to new heights was the way the ladies from the other franchises reacted to being on Kyle’s turf. — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 Suzzanne Bass, an executive producer on The Wendy Williams talk show who often appeared on camera reacting to Williams’ hot takes, will be an EP on the documentary. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for react

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Mamdani opened the news conference by expressing his condolences to the victims and their families and thanking the officers who responded.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Two people were stabbed, one fatally, near Times Square on Monday afternoon, with responding authorities shooting and killing the female suspect, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026

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