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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
Two to three days before her death, Iliev slipped into a deep sleep and was not responsive, per the report.
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
That role continues — rooted in the past, responsive to the present and resolutely focused on the future.
—Mark Anthony Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2025
Researchers found that individuals who perceived their partners as consistently responsive reported lower levels of attachment anxiety and avoidance, especially in the context of that specific relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The way the car flows down twisty roads is simply serene due to its talkative and responsive electrohydraulic steering, wonderful chassis communication, minimal body roll, and excellent grip.
—Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
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Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
That role continues — rooted in the past, responsive to the present and resolutely focused on the future.
—Mark Anthony Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2025
Researchers found that individuals who perceived their partners as consistently responsive reported lower levels of attachment anxiety and avoidance, especially in the context of that specific relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The way the car flows down twisty roads is simply serene due to its talkative and responsive electrohydraulic steering, wonderful chassis communication, minimal body roll, and excellent grip.
—Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for responsive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
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Federated Learning: This privacy-preserving technique allows AI models to learn from decentralized data across games and platforms without compromising user privacy, enhancing moderation without centralizing sensitive data.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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They are also believed to degrade water quality, which can hurt sensitive organisms like freshwater mussels.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For instance, the English psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott talked about shame as the pain of having one’s true self exposed in ways that one isn’t prepared for.—
Michael S. Roth,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the company’s earnings release and in prepared remarks on a subsequent conference call with investors, Thomson noted the irony of Trump as an IP holder being victimized by AI.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
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Fulham’s fanbase don’t come across as a reactive, provocative bunch, but in the worst-case scenario of Muniz leaving and new signings still not forthcoming, their patience would be tested.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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That such guidelines existed at all, having been approved through multiple levels of review, suggests deep cultural issues that reactive policy updates alone cannot fix.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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However, one quick two-handed push off by No. 5 sent Morris earthbound as the coach quickly became London’s next victim.—
Hailey Hurst,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Isak himself stressed his happiness in the spring and featured in club kit promotions, hardly the actions of someone desperate for a quick exit.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Willie Garson brought ample laughs in Freaky Friday as Evan, an excitable patient of Curtis' Tess.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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In the emotionally complex role of Bert, Jonathan West gives a winning turn that’s all heart – just like a Golden – and makes a great team with Jamie Elvey’s excitable but pragmatic Trixie.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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The bear was also alert when released and quickly began feeding on a patch of berries nearby.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 Aug. 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,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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