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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
Along with forcing Republicans in swing districts to be more responsive to their constituents, Schneider said shifting public sentiment will go a long way toward bringing changes, if not immediately, by the 2026 election.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Centering our political energies on high-profile appeals and ignoring the quiet crises of everyday families produces a corrosive perception: that government is more responsive to the well-connected than to the hard-working.
—Christine Lightfoot, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
The school did not turn over all the documents responsive to the district’s request.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress 59% OFF This mattress is designed with pressure-relieving memory foam, has a responsive support layer that helps with spinal alignment and a motion isolation layer that enhances the overall stability of the mattress.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Centering our political energies on high-profile appeals and ignoring the quiet crises of everyday families produces a corrosive perception: that government is more responsive to the well-connected than to the hard-working.
—Christine Lightfoot, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
The school did not turn over all the documents responsive to the district’s request.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress 59% OFF This mattress is designed with pressure-relieving memory foam, has a responsive support layer that helps with spinal alignment and a motion isolation layer that enhances the overall stability of the mattress.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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This principle, applied across all workloads, is instrumental for reducing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Amino acids are more easily absorbed than proteins and do not damage the intestinal environment, which means even those with sensitive digestions can take them.—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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Compare this to Alaska, the best prepared state, according to CanadaCasino.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth it evenly, and tap the pan to release any air bubbles.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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This reactive approach overlooks strong candidates who bring growth potential.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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According to the Tylenol team, the move into supplements was strategic in order to be able to offer consumers both reactive support with medication and proactive support with this new product.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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No matter how small your business, here is a quick blueprint for strengthening your defense against common cyber threats: Start with the basics.—
Harry Kazakian,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The original rat killer Published April 25, 2007 With one quick flick of his wrist, Scott Mellanby felled a rodent and became part of South Florida sports lore.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Anyone familiar with the world of the Grateful Dead knows that one of the band’s most devoted and excitable fans was the late Bill Walton, the illustrious Hall of Fame NBA center who died in May 2024 at 71.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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Groups of excitable teenage boys waited their turn to play EA FC on a bank of massive flat screen TVs.—
James Montague,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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There’s nothing wrong with using technology to meet immediate emotional needs, but leaders should stay alert to the longer-term tradeoff.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The advisory ranks Italy at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, which recommends travelers stay alert to possibly heightened risk.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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