reactions

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 Previous peels, microneedling, IPL, lasers, or other cosmetic procedures, including dates and reactions. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 Prior to that time, Kennedy’s able to rely on behind-the-scenes footage from the Rust production, as well as footage from the interrogation and press reactions in the aftermath of the accidental shooting. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 Hundreds of people have posted reactions on the shelter’s Facebook page, and many are hoping the snake doesn’t show up at their house. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 Early reactions, with full reviews coming ahead of this weekend’s theatrical release, range from positive to mixed among critics who saw the timely drama early. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026 Near the former site of Ouye’s Pharmacy on Friday reactions were supportive of the project. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 These, then collided with boron nuclei and helped drive the fusion reaction rate beyond 100 million reactions per second. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 Fans of Wetzel were quick to sound off in the comments section with plenty of reactions. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The Swiss vote was not much of a surprise in the context of other reactions to Moscow’s threats. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactions
Noun
  • Investigators then measured the strength of their antibody responses against different strains.
    — Jason MastOct. 5, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Mobile messaging relies on push notifications, driving rapid, instinctive responses before an employee’s critical thinking kicks in.
    — Firas Azmeh, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The stunning failure in Tennessee's execution chamber on Wednesday has left both sides of the death penalty debate demanding answers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The stunning failure in Tennessee’s execution chamber on Wednesday has left both sides of the death penalty debate demanding answers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Reactions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactions. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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