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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
Contact customer support early in the trial to test how responsive the company is before you’re committed.
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Allison Palmer
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The chairman on Wednesday indicated that the Fed's criteria will change dramatically and be more responsive to the current environment.
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Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
But women retain responsive desire—which comes from being stimulated, or from stimulating themselves.
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Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
This landmark measure compels our counties and municipalities to remain politically responsive to the people who live there.
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Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for responsive
Allison Palmer
july 1,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The chairman on Wednesday indicated that the Fed's criteria will change dramatically and be more responsive to the current environment.
—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
But women retain responsive desire—which comes from being stimulated, or from stimulating themselves.
—
Melanie Thernstrom,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
This landmark measure compels our counties and municipalities to remain politically responsive to the people who live there.
—
Anthony G. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for responsive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
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Rescuers then wait intently for any indication of life, using sensitive microphones or telescopic cameras or simply pressing an ear against the rubble, hoping to detect a voice, a knock or the faintest movement.
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So far, the administration has sued multiple states unsuccessfully in attempts to obtain sensitive voter-roll data to run through a federal database known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, program.
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At precisely the moment admissions have become more subjective, professors across the country are increasingly expressing concern that many students are arriving at college less prepared for college-level work than previous generations.
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But other council members were not prepared to put it on the ballot.
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That combination of oil control plus barrier ingredients is why powders are often flagged as a good pick for combination and reactive skin.
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This can create a fragmented view of how sellers actually perform and coaching becomes reactive and inconsistent because it is based on incomplete information.
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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
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But upon closer inspection Mbiya appears significantly leaner and quicker.
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The studio released the official trailer for the film on Thursday, showing Edgar-Jones as the formidable Elinor Dashwood; Esmé Creed-Miles as her excitable sister, Marianne; and Bodhi Rae Breathnach as their youngest sibling, Margaret.
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The excitable kids had been instructed several times to give Bryce Young room.
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And many key aspects of society rely on the data centers that have been built over the decades, serving websites, handling online purchases and delivering emails, text messages and alert notices.
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During an air quality alert day, state environmental authorities recommend to avoid strenuous outdoor activities as much as possible, especially people who have existing health conditions such as heart disease or asthma.
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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