REACTIONS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

reactions

noun

plural of reaction

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 According to the Courier & Press, the Facebook announcement generated about 1,000 reactions and more than 200 shares within four hours. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 For Cramer, the contrasting reactions show that investors remain willing to buy technology and AI stocks when valuations and fundamentals are attractive. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Its approach uses magnetic fields to confine extremely hot plasma, creating conditions needed for fusion reactions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 The syndrome, induced by tick bites, can cause dangerous allergic reactions to red meat. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Sep. 2026 Business owners report mostly positive early reactions, though drivers are still adjusting, with new concrete medians bearing tire marks from the transition. — Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026 There are several films that can start controversies or, at the very least, provoke very strong political reactions. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 Meta also agreed to make changes to its platforms, including a default daily time limit of two hours for users under 18, a default block on nighttime use and a ban on displaying the number of likes and reactions on posts. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 VanHall adds that most reactions—if people have them—are mild. — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026

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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
The report suggests considering inventory exposure, material-supply risk, and residual value, then developing responses with both economic and ecological validity.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

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Despite the lack of outward signs in Ocean Springs, Nolan’s death has come to mean different things to different people and a lack of answers from authorities has left residents drawing their own conclusions about the circumstances of his death.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Contacting your local town office is a great way to get answers for your specific area.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026

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