as in spontaneous
done in immediate response to something especially without thinking or planning
He realized his aggressive response to their criticisms had been reactive. The board stressed the need for a less reactive and more proactive approach to problem-solving.
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Recent Examples of reactive
But the encounter was deeply unsettling for Shifu, who is known to be reactive toward unfamiliar dogs after previous attacks.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
That processes built for stability—quality control, compliance and supplier oversight—begin to fray under the weight of reactive strategy.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
University of Nottingham The CMX performed this feat by generating reactive oxygen species which ruptured the microbes' protective outer membranes.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
This species suffered less oxidative stress, meaning that fewer reactive oxygen species built up in its cells.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Apr. 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
That processes built for stability—quality control, compliance and supplier oversight—begin to fray under the weight of reactive strategy.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
University of Nottingham The CMX performed this feat by generating reactive oxygen species which ruptured the microbes' protective outer membranes.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025
This species suffered less oxidative stress, meaning that fewer reactive oxygen species built up in its cells.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for reactive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reactive
Adjective
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What begins as a seemingly spontaneous family journey gradually reveals deeper layers of both grief and resilience, as Ella starts to sense that her father’s intentions may be masking a more profound truth.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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Additional footage showed the family breaking out into spontaneous dance moments after the selection was made.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Traditional mechanical recycling can't handle this mess; DePoly’s low-cost, low-energy chemical process can.—
Marianne Lehnis,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bear in mind that the Atom 2 does not include any sort of obstacle avoidance, while DJI puts forward sensors and automatic braking in its Flip.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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All the fiddly work is automatic now, and games are often cheaper and more consistently on sale for PC players.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Home in foreclosure, a mobile mechanic Online records show that his Canby Street home was in foreclosure last year and sold in September for $60,000.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the footage, a large coastal carpet python rests on a mechanic shop's floor.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As the protagonist Ben in Night of the Living Dead (1968), Duane Jones unveiled a distinct facet of pre-conditioned Black martyrdom.—
Malik Peay,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2023
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Is the show of regret a conditioned response associated with receiving a less severe punishment?—
Charlotte Hu,
Discover Magazine,
31 July 2011
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Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Reactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reactive. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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