REACTION Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

reaction

noun

rē-ˈak-shən

Definition of reaction

as in response

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 reaction Early reaction from analysts suggests Warsh learned from the pushback earlier this summer. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 Game streaming platform Twitch, where many viewers were posting their reactions, also experienced bandwidth issues when the trailer was released, according to analysts at Wells Fargo. — Jenni Reid,alex Buckmaster, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 But social media has dramatically changed the way people consume true crime over the past three decades, replacing a passive viewing with a constant stream of commentary, speculation and reactions unfolding in real time. — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 For Efron, the range of reactions to SB 1387 reflects the different ways Jews understand that identity. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reaction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaction

Noun

Rather than just controlling throttle response, as most of these systems do on electric bikes, Bonnell’s clutch actually ramps phase amps directly, creating a more natural clutch-like feel, the company’s CEO says.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Former senior vice president of people and culture Erin Dangerfield, now Golden State’s chief people officer, allegedly questioned Vasquez about her responses in the survey.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of response

Noun

Senior tight end Ryan Wynn was the Panthers’ answer to Konkey.

— Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Users will not see ads or sponsored links near their conversations, and the chatbot's answers will not be influenced by third-party product placements, Anthropic had said.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026