respond
verb (used without object)
to reply or answer in words.
are responding
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present progressiveof respond.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But new research suggests animals are responding not only to the environments we build, but also to the simple fact that people are physically nearby.
From Science Daily β Aug. 28, 2026
And I’m just wondering, what is it that you think that audiences are responding to?
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 20, 2026
Legacy brands are responding with a mix of branded technological updates and reminders that people remain the core of their business.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 4, 2026
Colleges are responding to this interest in graduating quickly, with at least 70 institutions already offering or actively considering three-year bachelor’s degree programs, according to the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
From MarketWatch β Aug. 4, 2026
They would have to respond to it and indeed, My Lord, they are responding to it.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
