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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
While the Launch 11 style isn’t on the list, it’s made with Brooks’ proprietary DNA Flash foam cushioning, which is infused with nitrogen for higher-energy returns and responsive support.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
This digital-first approach allows Big Shot to be nimble and responsive to audience preferences before committing to larger-scale productions.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Open primaries would force candidates to be responsive to all voters, supporters say.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 27 Jan. 2026
But these changing strategies might still be met with the same non-responsive result.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
This digital-first approach allows Big Shot to be nimble and responsive to audience preferences before committing to larger-scale productions.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
Open primaries would force candidates to be responsive to all voters, supporters say.
—Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 27 Jan. 2026
But these changing strategies might still be met with the same non-responsive result.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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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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In a prepared speech, Kristi Noem lied about the events, claiming Alex Pretti approached agents with a firearm, and that Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, came for the sole purpose of murder.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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While Viola caused widespread damage in parts of the South and prolonged power outages in Texas, the firm said regions affected by Winter Storm Fern are generally better prepared — even as heavier snowfall in the Northeast introduces new economic risks.—
Helen Graham,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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When that understanding sits exclusively with external advisors, leaders are forced into a reactive posture, waiting for answers instead of shaping them.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Harry, meanwhile, feels reactive.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Financial reality is often presented as comfortable in an Instagram post, or a quick tweet where the reality of the artist is the commodity being sold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, one quick look at what companies like Boston Dynamics has achieved with robots like the rather creepy dog-like ‘Spot,’ who herds sheep in New Zealand, and the possibilities seem endless.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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By 1984, each of the British new wave gods’ first three albums had gone platinum, their cinematic videos were regularly rotated on MTV, and nonstop global touring attracted Swiftian levels of excitable fans.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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The venue was crammed with excitable 20- and 30-something women, among them Willa Bennett, the editor of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
15 Jan. 2026
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While investors remain alert for any signs that the bubble is about to burst, most analysts continue to see meaningful adoption.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The child, who was alert and conscious, was taken to Norton Children’s Hospital, Sears said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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