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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
My mission since then has been to inform, engage and empower voters to bring more accountable, transparent, responsive, efficient and effective government.
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025
The device could also be responsive to voice prompts as well as audible and visual cues.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
According to motorists who helped firefighters rescue the passengers of the Airbus E130 helicopter on the eastbound lanes of Highway 50, Smith had been pinned beneath the helicopter and was not responsive when she was taken to UCDMC.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The gunplay is still tight and responsive, and the level design remains easy enough to glean and strategize around.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025
The device could also be responsive to voice prompts as well as audible and visual cues.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
According to motorists who helped firefighters rescue the passengers of the Airbus E130 helicopter on the eastbound lanes of Highway 50, Smith had been pinned beneath the helicopter and was not responsive when she was taken to UCDMC.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The gunplay is still tight and responsive, and the level design remains easy enough to glean and strategize around.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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Avoid posting sensitive information like travel plans, birthdays or financial updates on social media.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Creature, who remains nameless throughout the novel, develops into a sensitive and inquisitive soul, yet one shunned by the world for his appearance.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Those living in areas near the recent burn scars or in areas prone to flooding should listen to local authorities and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Working quickly, run a knife around edges to loosen cake; invert onto prepared towel.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the presence of air humidity, oxygen is converted into reactive oxygen species, which kills odor-causing and other microorganisms.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Their bandwidth to focus on consequential decisions, rather than being consumed by reactive decision-making, is under pressure.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His positioning and reading of the game remain sharp, his footwork is clean, and his reactions are quick.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Wetkiss Knee-High Boots Lorelai's shoe collection is as memorable as her quick wit, and nothing says cool-weather quite like a pair of boots.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pups with excitable and reactive temperaments were especially responsive to on-screen content, suggesting that many canines may interpret moving images much like real-world events.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The cranky and irritating backseat driver, who bums a lift midway through the Griswolds' adventure, also has with her the easily excitable pooch Dinky.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be alert to anything that seems suspicious; this could be a person’s behavior, unclaimed packages, unusual activity, and vehicles.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Residents are advised to remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions and to follow safety guidance from local emergency officials.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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