react
verb (used without object)
to act in response to an agent or influence.
has reacted
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present perfectof react (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The sport as a whole recognised there was a problem, and has reacted.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The world has reacted in horror to Rubio’s moves, as we might expect.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
In the first hours after Iran’s withdrawal from the peace talks, Trump has reacted in two ways.
From Slate ● Jun. 1, 2026
Rory Johnson, founder of CommodityContext.com, posted this chart on X showing how the oil market has reacted to comments by U.S.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
Man's low idea of woman has reacted upon him; her elevation will restore him to his true dignity, as equally entitled to spiritual and moral elevation of soul and refinement of manners with herself.
From The Education of American Girls by Anna C. (Anna Callender) Brackett
