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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
The Clifton 10 features plenty of responsive foam, a supportive fit in the heel and arch, and an ultra-comfortable upper.
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Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The man was alert and responsive during the rescue but complained of pain in his hip, lower back and arm.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Hive system is designed to help distribute pressure more evenly and support spinal alignment, creating a responsive support network designed to adapt to different body shapes and sleep positions while remaining accessible at a competitive price point.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
That jeopardizes pushing creators and their audiences toward platforms that feel freer, faster, and more responsive… but have less reach, ultimately.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The man was alert and responsive during the rescue but complained of pain in his hip, lower back and arm.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The Hive system is designed to help distribute pressure more evenly and support spinal alignment, creating a responsive support network designed to adapt to different body shapes and sleep positions while remaining accessible at a competitive price point.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
That jeopardizes pushing creators and their audiences toward platforms that feel freer, faster, and more responsive… but have less reach, ultimately.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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This wasn’t surprising, given that intelligence agencies compartmentalize information about sensitive operations.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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It is well understood in the region that could mean things like broad targeting of sensitive and highly vulnerable energy installations, something Iran has already threatened, essential for the regional and global economies, as well as hard to quickly repair and rebuild.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Using a spatula, gently fold in half of the strawberries and transfer batter to the prepared cake pan.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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At Swiss Medica, therapeutic cells are prepared on-site in an internal laboratory that manages the entire process from collection to administration.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Public debate is often fragmented and reactive.—
Julie Finch,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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As skin gets thinner, drier, and more reactive over time, a gentler approach becomes less of a preference and more of a necessity.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For a new perspective, hop aboard a Moon River cruise along the Shannon, then step into the Dock Arts Centre or neighboring Leitrim Design House for a quick hit of local creativity.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Washington recorded a respectable 20 reps on the bench press and also looked extremely quick during the 40-yard dash.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Between each dance was an excruciating silence during which network-TV producers monitored and reset their equipment while the men fidgeted onstage like excitable children.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Lego Galaxy hopes to draw visitors — and perhaps new audiences — by focusing on slicker, more modern technology and injecting in the park the sort of excitable ride more commonly found at Legoland’s Southern California competitors.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The driver, who was alert and cooperative with emergency services personnel, was brought to shore and transferred to an EMS unit, where she was treated and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Be alert to animals crossing roads.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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