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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 difference, Tillmon said, is that whereas law enforcement is more responsive in nature, violence interrupters act before a situation breaches a level of crime.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
According to Morrin, these themes mirror long-standing delusional archetypes, but the delusions have been shaped and reinforced by the interactive and responsive nature of LLMs.
—Conor Feehly, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2025
With a smiling face and a silicon brain, there’s a good chance that an AI Barbie could become a child’s first emotionally responsive companion outside of the family, offering comfort, curiosity, and conversation on demand.
—Marc Fernandez, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2025
This investment marks an early but significant step toward the demonstration and eventual flight of the orbital carrier, which its designers have billed as a breakthrough concept for truly tactically responsive space operations.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
According to Morrin, these themes mirror long-standing delusional archetypes, but the delusions have been shaped and reinforced by the interactive and responsive nature of LLMs.
—Conor Feehly, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2025
With a smiling face and a silicon brain, there’s a good chance that an AI Barbie could become a child’s first emotionally responsive companion outside of the family, offering comfort, curiosity, and conversation on demand.
—Marc Fernandez, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2025
This investment marks an early but significant step toward the demonstration and eventual flight of the orbital carrier, which its designers have billed as a breakthrough concept for truly tactically responsive space operations.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
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The automaker is the latest British company to be hit by a cybersecurity incident in recent months amid a surge in cyber and ransomware attacks globally, as increasingly sophisticated threat actors disrupt operations and compromise sensitive data.—
Pushkala Aripaka,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stress has been building at the long-end of the yield curve, where investors are most sensitive to fiscal credibility.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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And sometimes, buying prepared bamboo shoots in a can is the easiest way to spruce up a dish.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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One of the film’s stars, Palestinian-Canadian actress Saja Kilani, then read a prepared statement.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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The process, called phototoxicity, happens when light-reactive chemicals from fragrances and other substances sit on the skin and are exposed to sunlight.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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The outcome is reactive leadership, as seen in organizations that prioritize efficiency over culture, only to face burnout and high turnover.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here is a quick tour through recent vision tech, with examples of prescription eyeglasses tailored to specific uses.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fessceruna 3-Piece Loungewear Set Fessceruna’s three-piece loungewear set is perfect for cozying up at home on the couch, running quick errands, and enduring long travel days.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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Neurons and glial cells are like dance partners in the brain, coordinating moves that shape how signals flow and how excitable neurons become.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tony has fully bought into the dream, and Skarsgård plays him with excitable, boyish humor, almost as if the whole thing were a game.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 Sep. 2025
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Aim to exercise outdoors during daylight hours, if possible, and stay alert to your surroundings for safety.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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That said, since Steal a Brainrot lives on a platform that may pose dangers to kids, parents should stay alert.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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