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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Woods' reaction was something to behold, as the fans went wild, still in disbelief.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Her enthusiasm for her work and moments of success are met with a similar mix of reactions.
—Sarah Kurchak, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
These supplements may trigger allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, a severe, even life-threatening reaction to a substance.23
Biotin is not known to cause side effects in most people, even when taken in large amounts.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2025
The video quickly went viral on social media, and users were quick to comment on the hilarious reaction.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Her enthusiasm for her work and moments of success are met with a similar mix of reactions.
—Sarah Kurchak, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
These supplements may trigger allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, a severe, even life-threatening reaction to a substance.23
Biotin is not known to cause side effects in most people, even when taken in large amounts.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2025
The video quickly went viral on social media, and users were quick to comment on the hilarious reaction.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Reaction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaction. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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