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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
Medical schools are also increasingly responsive — and sometimes preemptively reactive — to political pressure.
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Uché Blackstock, STAT, 15 Apr. 2026
Israel taking the initiative, taking matters into its own hands, and not waiting to be responsive is considered the best possible approach.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
The full-sized keyboard has a dedicated number pad, which isn't common, and we were impressed by the smooth, responsive OceanGlass touchpad.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The Judicial Branch has been using gender-responsive probation officers to provide specialized supervision for women since 2006 — one of the changes that has survived from the period when the state prioritized these strategies.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
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Uché Blackstock, STAT, 15 Apr. 2026
Israel taking the initiative, taking matters into its own hands, and not waiting to be responsive is considered the best possible approach.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
The full-sized keyboard has a dedicated number pad, which isn't common, and we were impressed by the smooth, responsive OceanGlass touchpad.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
The Judicial Branch has been using gender-responsive probation officers to provide specialized supervision for women since 2006 — one of the changes that has survived from the period when the state prioritized these strategies.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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This was essentially a copy of the main laser beam, used as a sensitive probe to detect tiny fluctuations that the main system couldn’t easily see.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Berries, leafy greens, and other fresh fruits and vegetables are also particularly sensitive to temperature fluctuations.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Transfer batter to prepared pan.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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That said, fewer and fewer people are prepared to speak out publicly due to safety concerns.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Arvind showed wool blends and dye solutions including new yellow and red reactive dye.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Above 600 tends to trap heat and compromise airflow — the opposite of what reactive skin needs.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon’s square to Mars can bring quick irritation or pressure to act too fast, especially in conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 35-year-old striker has not normally started two games in quick succession this season.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An unexpected collaboration opportunity is very possible under today’s trine between excitable Mars and erratic Uranus.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the Ricardo residence in the ’50s sitcom I Love Lucy, over-the-top housewife Lucy and Ricky, her excitable husband, were always getting into some sort of entertaining hijinks.—
Michael Gioia,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Authorities gave the usual warnings for spectators to stay alert, and encouraged them to leave large items like backpacks and strollers at home to avoid the need for a search.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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While Capitol security has an alert system, not all lawmakers received notifications the morning of the shootings.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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