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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
Both manual and app controls were responsive and the thermostat always adhered to my schedules.
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PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
Encased coils isolate motion—great for reducing movement during nighttime position changes—while transition foam and responsive comfort foam add to movement support by keeping the mattress steady for combination sleepers .
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 21 Feb. 2025
Social media, podcasting and platforms like YouTube have changed the landscape, allowing comedians to target audiences that will be most responsive to their humor and make substantial money doing it.
—Ismail Muhammad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The City of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department (DPD) will continue to be responsive to community needs and promote public safety for residents.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
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PCMAG, 21 Feb. 2025
Encased coils isolate motion—great for reducing movement during nighttime position changes—while transition foam and responsive comfort foam add to movement support by keeping the mattress steady for combination sleepers .
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 21 Feb. 2025
Social media, podcasting and platforms like YouTube have changed the landscape, allowing comedians to target audiences that will be most responsive to their humor and make substantial money doing it.
—Ismail Muhammad, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The City of Dallas and the Dallas Police Department (DPD) will continue to be responsive to community needs and promote public safety for residents.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for responsive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
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The indictment alleges Tian also sent Duan links to Google Drive accounts containing sensitive information on US military weapons systems, such as Bradley and Stryker US Army fighting vehicles.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ilia’s Clean Line Gel Eyeliner is a sight for sensitive eyes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
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Be prepared to let go of some control of your itinerary, as weather conditions can be unpredictable and WiFi coverage is limited.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Arrange dough balls evenly between prepared baking dishes; cover and let rise in a warm place (75°F to 80°F) until dough is almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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Their decision-making tends to be reactive, risk-averse and focused on short-term survival rather than long-term success.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Brown-rot fungi leave the lignin largely intact but release highly reactive molecules that break down the cellulose, leaving behind a brown, crumbly substrate.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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LeCroy was quick to comfort him—though every mom watching recognized the protective Mama Bear look in her eyes.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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But don’t be too quick to go for short-term solutions.—
Ray Titus,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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So does that of an excitable young engineer (Jonas Strand Gravli) who pesters him with seemingly fanciful technological dreams.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
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There’s lots of snarky, adult humor and many high-stakes moments that may be too excitable for younger audiences.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
20 Dec. 2024
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In the era of Tame Impala and Arcade Fire, these three tracks sound eerily prescient – more alert and vital than your average 53 year-old archaeological artifact.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pre-bedtime activities should not be vigorous or engaging enough to make the body and mind more alert.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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