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as in sensitive
producing or exhibiting a desired reaction to
The students were extremely responsive to the lecture and even stayed late to ask questions of the presenter. Much to the doctor's surprise, the patient was not responsive to the therapy.
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as in prepared
inclined to act or respond readily or without hesitation
He bought a car with responsive steering. The small business is always responsive to customer needs.
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Recent Examples of responsive
While Mario is known for his mobility, this iteration of DK is better, stronger, and faster than just about any Nintendo character before and feels extremely responsive and liberating to control.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Unlike cheaper rebounders that can feel stiff or unpredictable, this one stays sturdy and responsive.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 15 July 2025
Elway was articulate and responsive in a recording of the initial 911 call and was not slurring his words, the sheriff told 9News.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
The quarterly rebalanced mixture of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered a responsive approach, allowing optimal capitalizing on thriving market conditions while minimizing losses during downturns, as elaborated in RV Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Unlike cheaper rebounders that can feel stiff or unpredictable, this one stays sturdy and responsive.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 15 July 2025
Elway was articulate and responsive in a recording of the initial 911 call and was not slurring his words, the sheriff told 9News.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
The quarterly rebalanced mixture of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered a responsive approach, allowing optimal capitalizing on thriving market conditions while minimizing losses during downturns, as elaborated in RV Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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Businesses cannot process sensitive data without obtaining consumer consent.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The website Health in Her Hue, for example, connects Black women and women of color to culturally sensitive healthcare providers.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Press the mixture into the bottom and about 1-inch up the sides of the prepared pan.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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Pour batter into prepared baking pan, and spread into an even layer.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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Fractional works best when priorities are clear, communication is streamlined and the leader prioritizes strategic over reactive work.—
Kenzie Biggins,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Hydrogen peroxide forms as a byproduct when energetic particles break apart water molecules, leading to the recombination of OH radicals — highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
23 July 2025
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Cutting the butter and cream cheese into smaller pieces and scattering them on top helps the pieces melt into the corn at a quicker and more even pace than if left whole.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
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The latest of the spacecraft, known as sounding rockets, most recently made a successful quick trip to space to study one of the most complex regions of the sun's atmosphere following a New Mexico launch.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Second, from a real-world perspective, if a dog is highly excitable or reactive, certain programming might overstimulate or stress them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 July 2025
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Choreographer Byron Easley is completely in synch with Goldstein’s excitable approach to this material.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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That posting actually references a much older threat, one that was first flagged by the FBI public service announcement, alert number I-091223-PSA, way back in September 2023.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.—
Andrew Ford,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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