in response to is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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Vance, a longtime critic of European migration policies, called for "righteous anger" in response to the case.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
It recently arrested Iranian paramilitary troops it said were trying to infiltrate the country by sea and on Wednesday expelled two Iranian diplomats in response to the strikes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- as a reply to
- triggered by
- answering the call of
- on the heels of
- reacting to
Possible Antonyms
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- unilaterally
- unprompted by
- for no reason
- just because
- independently of
