react
verb (used without object)
to act in response to an agent or influence.
reacting
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present participleof react.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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At the same time, water molecules surrounding the reacting molecules constantly shift and reorganize in ways that are notoriously difficult to observe directly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Prosecutors have said Linton was pretending to seize during the tests, noting the scan itself did not show brain activity consistent with an epileptic episode during the moments when she was physically reacting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The company pointed to Matthews reacting with "extreme scepticism and disbelief" to the idea of a person solely consuming Huel.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“At least someone is reacting to surging energy prices and interest rates.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
It wasn’t Lazlo’s premise he was reacting to.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
