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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
But its bid was the most responsive and responsible, other criteria in bid specification law, that will ensure the solar farm is built and maintained well, Repay said.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
This provision serves as a model for more efficient tax policy and responsive governance across a range of social services.
—Jordan Bruneau, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
Adidas Ultraboost 21: $180 With responsive cushioning and a snug fit, the Adidas Ultraboost 21 at Nordstrom offers the sneaker trifecta: comfort, style and support, all suitable for long walks or runs or more casual outings.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Your brain becomes less responsive to fullness signals, while at the same time ramping up stress hormones that can increase cravings and appetite.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 16 June 2025
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
This provision serves as a model for more efficient tax policy and responsive governance across a range of social services.
—Jordan Bruneau, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
Adidas Ultraboost 21: $180 With responsive cushioning and a snug fit, the Adidas Ultraboost 21 at Nordstrom offers the sneaker trifecta: comfort, style and support, all suitable for long walks or runs or more casual outings.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 June 2025
Your brain becomes less responsive to fullness signals, while at the same time ramping up stress hormones that can increase cravings and appetite.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for responsive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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The thundering crackles and sharp bangs of pyrotechnics can not only frighten dogs but also cause discomfort to their sensitive ears.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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This usually involves receiving a fake text, email or even a phone call designed to trick you into clicking a malicious link or sharing sensitive information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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That tends to be the case in most states—if a hot dog is heated, served on a bun, and sold as a ready-to-eat meal, it's typically considered a prepared food item and subject to sales tax.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Place tortilla slices on prepared baking sheet and coat lightly with cooking spray.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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The convergence of an expanding threat surface and rapidly advancing attacker capabilities makes a reactive cybersecurity strategy untenable.—
Shane Buckley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Chris Whipple, an expert on White House chiefs of staff, said Trump is reactive and instinctive, which drove his success on the campaign trail.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Whoever’s desk this ultimately lands on should make quick work of it; the administration will still get its claim that liberal judges are running roughshod over its policies or whatnot, but at least some separation of powers and rule of law will be preserved.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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There’s plenty of other great footage, too, including the November afternoon at Stockport County when Parkinson displayed much quicker thinking than his unusually off-key players during a 1-0 defeat.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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In 2023 and the first months of 2024, his name cropped up in a lot of excitable articles in the Rio de Janeiro press.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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The telling of the entire story of America, after all, calls into question the greatness that Donald Trump pledges to restore, and agitates a base that remains threatened and excitable by our multicultural reality.—
Kevin Sack,
Time,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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This can overwhelm analysts and lead to alert fatigue.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The National Weather Service on Sunday posted an alert warning of elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the atmosphere because of wildfire smoke.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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