respond
verb (used without object)
to reply or answer in words.
have been responding
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present perfect progressiveof respond.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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There were also signs that Lyons might have been responding forcefully to the judge to lay the groundwork for an eventual appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 2, 2026
Tech companies have been responding to mental health concerns, rolling out new parental controls so parents can keep track of their children’s screen time and moderating harmful content.
From Los Angeles Times β Mar. 28, 2026
Crypto prices may have been responding to policy news—there were tentative signs of progress on a digital asset bill known as the Clarity Act.
From Barron's β Feb. 20, 2026
Guests have been responding really well to the collaboration!
From Salon β Dec. 1, 2024
He might have been responding to the need in Tessie’s eyes, her desperate yearning to believe that there was something instead of nothing.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
