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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
Mahalo to them for being so responsive and genuine.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
On the campaign trail, Trump threatened to target the endowments and accreditations of schools his administration judges to be inadequately responsive to antisemitism.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Research indicates that strong, responsive relationships with parents in early childhood, creating secure attachment, fosters better social and emotional regulation.1
Parents who practice active parenting tend to be tuned into their children, engage in active play, and are openly affectionate.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 26 Feb. 2025
The pope was alert and responsive on Sunday and attended Mass.
Francis' condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, doctors said.
—Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for responsive
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
On the campaign trail, Trump threatened to target the endowments and accreditations of schools his administration judges to be inadequately responsive to antisemitism.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Research indicates that strong, responsive relationships with parents in early childhood, creating secure attachment, fosters better social and emotional regulation.1
Parents who practice active parenting tend to be tuned into their children, engage in active play, and are openly affectionate.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 26 Feb. 2025
The pope was alert and responsive on Sunday and attended Mass.
Francis' condition is touch-and-go, given his age, fragility and pre-existing lung disease, doctors said.
—Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for responsive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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The indictment alleges Tian also sent Duan links to Google Drive accounts containing sensitive information on US military weapons systems, such as Bradley and Stryker US Army fighting vehicles.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ilia’s Clean Line Gel Eyeliner is a sight for sensitive eyes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Be prepared to let go of some control of your itinerary, as weather conditions can be unpredictable and WiFi coverage is limited.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Arrange dough balls evenly between prepared baking dishes; cover and let rise in a warm place (75°F to 80°F) until dough is almost doubled in size, about 30 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Their decision-making tends to be reactive, risk-averse and focused on short-term survival rather than long-term success.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Brown-rot fungi leave the lignin largely intact but release highly reactive molecules that break down the cellulose, leaving behind a brown, crumbly substrate.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Austin-Healey was quick to capitalize on the Sprite’s sporting success.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Reddit Reacts The Reddit community was quick to weigh in on the discovery, with many users expressing excitement over the historical significance of the coin.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Star is probably the most excitable person in the history of the show.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Something that had been anticipated for a while finally went down Wednesday night, adding to the already excitable atmosphere pulsating throughout Crypto.com Arena.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the era of Tame Impala and Arcade Fire, these three tracks sound eerily prescient – more alert and vital than your average 53 year-old archaeological artifact.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pre-bedtime activities should not be vigorous or engaging enough to make the body and mind more alert.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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