Definition of receptivenext

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Recent Examples of receptive With Murphy, Newcastle may have been receptive to offers pretty much since the takeover happened but substantive bids have never come in for him. George Caulkin, New York Times, 14 July 2026 More than anything, Dolphins fans should merely hope players are staying out of trouble off the field and receptive to coaching and fitting in when present at team facilities. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026 Clearly, Ellison and his team are frustrated that California’s Bonta has not been receptive to their pitches. Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 July 2026 Joseph said the city officials were receptive to the ideas and also vowed to up its enforcement on the landlord. Dylan Lysen july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for receptive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptive
open
Adjective
  • Rodriguez was appointed after Republican senators held the seat open for three years, causing backed up court dockets, some experts said.
    Julia Coin July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The driver eventually exited the vehicle, approached its open trunk and fired a gun into the trunk, according to authorities.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

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“Receptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptive. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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