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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
For decades, Los Altos Hills, Cupertino and Saratoga have partnered closely with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office for professional, responsive law enforcement services.
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Rajiv Bhateja, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
This is better, more responsive healthcare than many aliens have ever received in their entire lives.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
More responsive cars should allow drivers to race better than before when engaging in wheel-to-wheel battles.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Its service portfolio spans graphic design, branding, responsive design, large-format booth displays, and brand strategy.
—Contributor, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Rajiv Bhateja, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
This is better, more responsive healthcare than many aliens have ever received in their entire lives.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
More responsive cars should allow drivers to race better than before when engaging in wheel-to-wheel battles.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Its service portfolio spans graphic design, branding, responsive design, large-format booth displays, and brand strategy.
—Contributor, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
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Fears around migration in Turkey Migration is a sensitive topic in Turkey, which at one point was hosting nearly 4 million Syrian refugees.—
Serra Yedikardes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Australia’s policy-sensitive three-year yield climbed to its highest level since 2011, while German bund futures slid to an almost 15-year low.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kamal Kharazi, foreign policy adviser to the office of the supreme leader, told CNN on Monday that Iran is prepared for a long war.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Rangers are prepared to drop Corey Seager in their lineup.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The antioxidants in quinoa fight oxidative stress (an imbalance between antioxidants and highly reactive free radical molecules), which causes tissue damage and raises the risk of chronic health conditions.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
3 Mar. 2026
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These advancements allow research teams to move from reactive analysis to proactive insight generation.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
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While the recent renovation shines throughout the property, the pool is on the smaller side—perfect for a quick refresh, though guests seeking a more expansive swim in San Antonio’s summer heat may want to plan around it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Visit Watsons Organic Market & Cafe on Main Street for quick meals on the go.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lego Galaxy hopes to draw visitors — and perhaps new audiences — by focusing on slicker, more modern technology and injecting in the park the sort of excitable ride more commonly found at Legoland’s Southern California competitors.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But where Dad is excitable, McGonigle is more reserved.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Studies looking at nasal breathing even suggest that when the right nostril is dominant, the body is in a more alert or stressed state.—
Adam Taylor,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026
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Air traffic controllers then sent out an alert notice.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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