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responded

VERB

act in answer to something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge answer behave come back counter react reply return

STRONG

reciprocate rejoin retort

WEAK

act in response answer back be in touch with come back at come in feedback feel for field the question get back to get in touch talk back

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ask depart leave question request

Example Sentences

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The government responded with a massive, nationwide policy initiative: building a comprehensive network of protected bicycle paths parallel to sidewalks and mostly separated from vehicle traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

After Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour posted on X about the promotion, social-media users responded by pointing out that a small business hedging potential losses tied to a promotion wasn’t exactly a new concept.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The Riverside County Fire Department confirmed that firefighters responded to the scene near the 600 block of East Ellis Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Platner has responded by attacking the journalists who reported the facts.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Gingersnipes responded by glaring harder, trying to pin Greg in place with her beady gaze.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman