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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
If Europe continues forging ahead with the scheme, other countries with a less responsive antitrust framework will likely follow.
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Ike Brannon, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The full-sized keyboard has a dedicated number pad, which isn't common, and we were impressed by the smooth, responsive OceanGlass touchpad.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Home warranty companies often see mixed reviews, but Old Republic has generally high customer satisfaction, due in part to its quick, responsive claims handling.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Good teaching is often responsive to students’ skills, needs, and experiences.
—Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Ike Brannon, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The full-sized keyboard has a dedicated number pad, which isn't common, and we were impressed by the smooth, responsive OceanGlass touchpad.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Home warranty companies often see mixed reviews, but Old Republic has generally high customer satisfaction, due in part to its quick, responsive claims handling.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Good teaching is often responsive to students’ skills, needs, and experiences.
—Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for responsive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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That's because the edges of your vision are more sensitive to light.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Dick and Tweety became a formidable team in running Camp Mystic – he the unquestioned leader who oversaw all operations and she the sensitive surrogate mother for campers.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Children enter school better prepared to learn and succeed.—
Franklyn Baker,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
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China is possibly the best prepared country.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make conversations feel rushed or reactive.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Keep it practical instead of emotional or reactive in the moment.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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The reactive Moon opposes Mars, creating tension between quick reactions and thoughtful dialogue.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, a host of hotels are just a quick zip from Malé.—
Shradha Shahani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An unexpected collaboration opportunity is very possible under today’s trine between excitable Mars and erratic Uranus.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the Ricardo residence in the ’50s sitcom I Love Lucy, over-the-top housewife Lucy and Ricky, her excitable husband, were always getting into some sort of entertaining hijinks.—
Michael Gioia,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This isn't the first type of alert system for the deaf or hard of hearing, though.—
Shirl Leigh
May 03,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
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Boisvert said the man was alert and conscious at the scene and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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