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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
That suggests consumers could be responsive to a scoring or pass/fail approach to clothing.
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
As with previous models, the overall user experience is a pleasure for both work and play, particularly with the Liquid Retina display and responsive keyboard.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
The focus may shift toward creating environments where learning support is accessible in context, aligned with real tasks, and responsive to individual progress.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 June 2026
There is—in both policy and culture—some acknowledgment that having a baby may temporarily supersede one’s desire to be highly responsive on email.
—Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
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Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
As with previous models, the overall user experience is a pleasure for both work and play, particularly with the Liquid Retina display and responsive keyboard.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026
The focus may shift toward creating environments where learning support is accessible in context, aligned with real tasks, and responsive to individual progress.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 June 2026
There is—in both policy and culture—some acknowledgment that having a baby may temporarily supersede one’s desire to be highly responsive on email.
—Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for responsive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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In a chat with Mica, George apologized for not being sensitive to her feelings following the recoupling.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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These burn areas create barriers around villages, headwaters and sensitive sites, protecting them from wildfires during peak drought.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Bocce will be offering takeaway, both in the form of prepared food and things customers can cook at home, like pasta and sauces that come with instructions.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Chunky sandals ground the look and keep you prepared to take on a scorcher in style.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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The move suggests a broader shift in Tehran, where a new generation of leaders is increasingly abandoning the cautious, reactive approach that long defined the Islamic Republic’s strategy towards its adversaries.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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But the tanks, which contain a highly reactive liquid chemical known as methyl methacrylate, or MMA, used to make materials such as plexiglass, are still at the facility.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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After a quick review, it was determined that the clock hit zero before the puck crossed the goal line, restoring a 3-1 lead for Carolina heading into intermission.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Tolle recorded two quick outs before a single by Williamson, hit-by-pitch to Fortes, and an RBI single by second baseman Richie Palacios.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The excitable kids had been instructed several times to give Bryce Young room.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Myhrvold, now 66 and still the CEO of Intellectual Ventures, is jolly and excitable in conversation.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The system uses a network of acoustic sensors to detect, locate and alert police to shots fired.—
Divya Ramjee,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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Stay alert and avoid headphones on trails.—
Nic Uff,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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