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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 The researchers say, however, that some of the metabolic reactions were catalyzed not by elaborate protein enzymes, as in all organisms today, but by simple metallic chemical elements found in the hydrothermal vents’ minerals. — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026 Confusion, frustration and celebration were among the top public reactions to reports that Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan will leave the United States after six years and move back to the United Kingdom. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Because this transport happened quickly, the gas bypassed Fischer-Tropsch reactions that would normally turn hydrogen into other hydrocarbons. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 The Cyberleek incident has stirred mixed reactions among gamers. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026 Recently, Marnik published two op-eds that drew some harsh reactions from people who support vaccines. — Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026 By extension, responding from this awareness may even help survivors understand their own reactions and experiences, which may ultimately aid their healing and ability to lead fulfilling lives. — Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026 Shelton cruised from there, mixing his primary weapons in with athletic defense that garnered big reactions from the Montreal crowd and deflated Nakashima even more. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 But most of those reactions — injection site pain, muscle and joint pain, nausea and vomiting, fever, headache and chills — were mild to moderate and went away within days. — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

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This disinformation, often fueled by fossil-fuel interests and amplified by platform algorithms, is described as lethal, drowning out critical public safety information and hindering emergency responses.

— David Vetter, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
The difference between these responses raises serious questions about whose health risks are deemed urgent enough to warrant immediate action.

— Samhita M Ilango, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

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Those conspiracy theories, Wagner said, are often ways of looking at the world that provide answers to questions when an outcome is too uncomfortable for people.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Saturday’s second preseason game against the Giants hopefully can yield some answers.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026

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