responsive

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Recent Examples of responsive Through song and silent reflection, cries of grief and calls to action — in English and Spanish alike — the vigil at Plaza Mariachi promoted a spirit of unity but in a format responsive to a more pronounced trauma afflicting Antioch’s already vulnerable populations. Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 For one, shorter lead times allow companies to be more responsive in their buying, ordering goods that are more apt to sell. Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025 When service history is visible, care becomes safer, more informed, and profoundly more responsive to those who have worn the uniform. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 June 2025 The quarterly rebalanced mixture of large-, mid-, and small-cap RV Portfolio stocks offers a responsive approach to capitalize on favorable market conditions while minimizing losses when markets decline, as explained in RV Portfolio performance metrics. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for responsive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
  • This usually involves receiving a fake text, email or even a phone call designed to trick you into clicking a malicious link or sharing sensitive information.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
  • The thundering crackles and sharp bangs of pyrotechnics can not only frighten dogs but also cause discomfort to their sensitive ears.
    Logan Holland, People.com, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • That tends to be the case in most states—if a hot dog is heated, served on a bun, and sold as a ready-to-eat meal, it's typically considered a prepared food item and subject to sales tax.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • Place tortilla slices on prepared baking sheet and coat lightly with cooking spray.
    Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • Her programme consisted of single-leg stability exercises, jumps and landings, as well as reactive drills to prepare her for the next big step — running.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • Confident, skilled sales teams fuel proactive selling instead of reactive scrambling.
    Julie Thomas, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Chicago police and City Hall officials were quick to note that the shooting was targeted and the victims didn’t live in the neighborhood.
    Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
  • And 3) The other social media platforms have been quick to allow the swap.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • Contreras, the excitable ex-Cub, took exception and barked at Palencia.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • Audiences at Berlin shows have tended toward enthusiastic influencers, brand fans and excitable fashion students.
    Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • The alert impacts regions ranging from the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula to the southernmost counties, including major cities such as Detroit, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Traverse City.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
  • Be alert to warning signs: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025

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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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