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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
By showing that light can quite literally nudge atoms in two-dimensional semiconductors, the research opens a path toward tunable, light-responsive materials that could reshape the future of computing and sensing, one photon push at a time.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
That produced direct, responsive steering around sweeping curves and over hills.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The aluminum and stainless-steel layers in the Strata pan make up for these shortcomings, resulting in a skillet that’s surprisingly lightweight and responsive to heat.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Amazon Prime members can also take advantage of free overnight shipping, free returns, and a responsive Levoit customer service team should anything go awry.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
That produced direct, responsive steering around sweeping curves and over hills.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The aluminum and stainless-steel layers in the Strata pan make up for these shortcomings, resulting in a skillet that’s surprisingly lightweight and responsive to heat.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Amazon Prime members can also take advantage of free overnight shipping, free returns, and a responsive Levoit customer service team should anything go awry.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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The commission said the report overlooks other time-sensitive cases that don't require intake appointments.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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DeCristo did read a prepared statement when interviewed twice by investigators in January 2024 and February 2024.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Alpine Rescue has said the two were well prepared.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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His time there reinforced his conviction that security must be proactive rather than reactive.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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This creates a constant state of reactive crisis management that feels incredibly busy but rarely moves us toward our actual goals.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Most people drive up a Forest Service Road for quicker access, putting them at the beginning of a two-mile out-and-back trail with roughly 2,500 feet of elevation gain.—
Outside,
Outside,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And while her personality — playful, curious, excitable — certainly comes through, these calls are dominated by interruptions.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even though this is a super chill and calm Full Moon, the energy can be excitable and erratic for most of us, due to the proximity of the Moon to the Earth.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
4 Nov. 2025
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Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility due to the areas of dense fog.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Liens are recorded in state Uniform Commercial Code databases across the country, with the public filings intended to standardize interstate transactions and alert creditors about business debts and financial obligations.—
Melody Gutierrez,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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