respond
verb (used without object)
to reply or answer in words.
responding
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present participleof respond.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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Instead, the brain may continue analyzing patterns, responding to unexpected events, and anticipating language even when a person has no conscious awareness of the surrounding world.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
Before the attack, there was no established protocol for responding to a large-scale anthrax exposure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
It is all important work, but police admit that responding to these crimes diverts them away from targeting known vehicle thieves.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Music is such a powerful medium, and I’m responding to instinct over anything else right now in terms of what I feel like I need from music and what I feel like I can offer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
During summers, Horace and Charlie often worked alongside Daddy as bellmen, wearing uniforms to work, carrying guests’ steamer trunks up to their rooms, and responding to guests’ requests.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
