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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 Santa Monica Police Department and Santa Monica Fire Department responded to a collision around 2 p.m. on Friday involving a pedestrian and a bus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The head coach responded: "I wish I was able to say what I feel at this moment, but I can't. I think standards are in a good place right now."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Consumer-behavior analyst Chip West says Americans have responded to higher gas prices by being more selective in what they buy.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

When the Times asked his chief of staff why he had not been seen in New Jersey or Washington during all this time, the chief cryptically responded, “There’s no cameras where Tom is.”

From Slate • May 16, 2026

“That’s why the cucos were there that day! They’d come to get the food,” Seven responded.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega