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responds

  • present tense form
    of respond (3rd person singular).
    respond
    verb (used without object)
    to reply or answer in words.

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Saka responds to Arteta's challenge with 'huge impact'

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

That gives scientists an unusual opportunity to track how a giant black hole responds as its supply of material changes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

"I am eternally grateful that I got these jobs," he responds.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Dr. Declan Grabb, a psychiatrist and OpenAI’s head of mental health and well-being research, says there is more work to do to ensure ChatGPT responds appropriately to a range of mental-health issues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

“Thank you,” Celia responds, refusing to meet his eyes.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern