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Responders

Verb / rɪˈspɑ:ndɜ:z / Another word for responders — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Responders are people who come to help in an emergency or crisis situation.

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Common collocations

  • first responders
  • emergency responders
  • first responders to
  • responders to the
  • responders arrived
  • responders were
  • responders are

Word family

verb respond
adjective responsive

Usage note

Often used in the plural, especially when referring to groups like emergency personnel. The singular 'responder' is less common in general usage.

Example sentences

  1. The responders rushed to the burning building to put out the fire.
  2. The police officers and firefighters are all responders.
  3. The emergency medical technicians are trained responders who help people in medical emergencies.
  4. The responders worked together to rescue the people trapped in the collapsed building.
  5. The crisis workers who responded to the hurricane provided food and shelter for those who lost their homes.

Quotes

  • "Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay." - Barack Obama
  • "The first responders who rushed to the scene are heroes in every sense of the word." - Susan Collins
  • "When disaster strikes and people are in need, our first responders are the ones who rush to the scene." - James Lankford

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