reaction
noun
a reverse movement or tendency; an action in a reverse direction or manner.
reactions
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pluralof reaction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Determined by a mix of firm and individual performance, employees’ bonuses can elicit reactions of euphoria or stinging disappointment—depending on the size of the check, and the expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Campbell explained that second-generation Irish identity is often misunderstood, with artistic expressions of that heritage frequently provoking mixed reactions.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The varied reactions to recent earnings reports underscore the market’s broader indecision.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
It’s been another choppy week in markets, featuring a rebound in the artificial-intelligence trade, highly divergent share-price reactions to big tech earnings, and more volatility in oil as the U.S.-Iran war flares up again.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Cat turned halfway so she could see the other passengers’ reactions.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
