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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
This tech helps to rethink the typical high heel sandal with layers of Supercritical Foam and a responsive support system intended to alleviate pressure on the ball of the foot, absorb impact and lessen foot and leg fatigue.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The insoles are made from a responsive yoga mat material that offers impressive arch support, while the outsoles are a sturdy rubber that’s grippy and reliable.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Even on the same 22-inch wheels and tires, the turbo felt miles more comfortable on the soft end and yet even sharper and more responsive when dialed up to Sport Plus.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 26 May 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, 26 May 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
The insoles are made from a responsive yoga mat material that offers impressive arch support, while the outsoles are a sturdy rubber that’s grippy and reliable.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Even on the same 22-inch wheels and tires, the turbo felt miles more comfortable on the soft end and yet even sharper and more responsive when dialed up to Sport Plus.
—Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 26 May 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, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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But in all these cases, unopened soda is shelf-stable and not sensitive to refrigeration cycles.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Raw vegetables may preserve nutrients that are sensitive to heat, while cooked vegetables can make others easier to absorb.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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Connecticut, in the midst of its final season in the Northeast, has looked like a team that is already prepared to take up residence in Houston as the reborn Comets in 2027.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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In the labor market, the Boomers crowded out opportunity for 40 years and are now leaving a workforce ill-prepared to replace them.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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This likely led to a buildup of heat in the pressurized tank filled with 7,000 gallons of a highly reactive liquid chemical called methyl methacrylate, or MMA, which can be used to make items such as Plexiglass as well as household goods.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Creating a family giving plan helps shift philanthropy from reactive decision-making to strategic leadership.—
Kris Putnam-Walkerly,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Amenities and experiences The 10th floor spa remains one of the hotel’s biggest assets, not least because the panoramic views across Hyde Park make even a quick sauna session feel cinematic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Over the past decade, the club have been forced to activate several economic ‘levers’ to ensure their stability — such as selling stakes in the club’s future businesses to private equity companies to raise quick cash.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 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
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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
Adjective
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The Athletic reported last month that Everton will assess their options in the striker position this summer and be alert to potential opportunities.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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At the time the alert system was activated, investigators believed the kids were in extreme danger, ABC affiliate WJCL reported.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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