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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
While Mario is known for his mobility, this iteration of DK is better, stronger, and faster than just about any Nintendo character before and feels extremely responsive and liberating to control.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Unlike cheaper rebounders that can feel stiff or unpredictable, this one stays sturdy and responsive.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 15 July 2025
Elway was articulate and responsive in a recording of the initial 911 call and was not slurring his words, the sheriff told 9News.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
The quarterly rebalanced mixture of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered a responsive approach, allowing optimal capitalizing on thriving market conditions while minimizing losses during downturns, as elaborated in RV Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
Unlike cheaper rebounders that can feel stiff or unpredictable, this one stays sturdy and responsive.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 15 July 2025
Elway was articulate and responsive in a recording of the initial 911 call and was not slurring his words, the sheriff told 9News.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 July 2025
The quarterly rebalanced mixture of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offered a responsive approach, allowing optimal capitalizing on thriving market conditions while minimizing losses during downturns, as elaborated in RV Portfolio performance metrics.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
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In Cisco’s 2025 Data Privacy Benchmark, 64% of global respondents worry about inadvertently exposing sensitive information through AI tools, even as nearly half admit to feeding personal data into them.—
Boris Dzhingarov,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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And new privacy legislation in Senate Bill 1295 requires collectors of sensitive data to notify consumers if their personal data is being used to train large language models.—
Angela Eichhorst,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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The following is the prepared text from Jim Cramer’s address to members of the CNBC Investing Club at Friday’s third annual meeting from the New York Stock Exchange.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
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Trump on Friday rejected concerns about whether communities along the Guadalupe River were adequately prepared for the disaster.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Fractional works best when priorities are clear, communication is streamlined and the leader prioritizes strategic over reactive work.—
Kenzie Biggins,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Known for their bold, occasionally reactive behavior—especially when confronted by unfamiliar, larger breeds—this group appeared to stand their ground.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Instead, use this time to wind down maybe by stretching, reading, journaling or even doing a quick emotional check-in.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The latest of the spacecraft, known as sounding rockets, most recently made a successful quick trip to space to study one of the most complex regions of the sun's atmosphere following a New Mexico launch.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Second, from a real-world perspective, if a dog is highly excitable or reactive, certain programming might overstimulate or stress them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 July 2025
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Choreographer Byron Easley is completely in synch with Goldstein’s excitable approach to this material.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The alert impacts regions ranging from the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula to the southernmost counties, including major cities such as Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Traverse City.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 July 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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