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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
Photo : Alex Penfold, courtesy of RM Sotheby's Four-wheel independent suspension, disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, and an approximate 3,300-pound weight promise an intimate and responsive driving experience.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Additional reforms could make the federal government even more responsive to the American people.
—Lorelei Kelly, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Its balanced cushioning is more responsive than the Bondi 8s, allowing for swift movement and speed.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
Businesses must be responsive to the market and fill orders and move goods as needed.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025
Additional reforms could make the federal government even more responsive to the American people.
—Lorelei Kelly, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Its balanced cushioning is more responsive than the Bondi 8s, allowing for swift movement and speed.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025
Businesses must be responsive to the market and fill orders and move goods as needed.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for responsive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
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State of play: Immigration officials can raid churches and schools to arrest undocumented immigrants after the Trump administration scrapped a policy that protected sensitive spaces, Axios' April Rubin writes.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The suit filed Tuesday is the second from a religious group to challenge the Trump administration's lifting of the sensitive locations policy.—
Sarah Ventre,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Powell did not mention any of that in his prepared remarks but was expected to face questioning on tariffs and other issues from panel members.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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These tools are shifting finance teams from reactive cost management to proactive, strategic partners in growth.—
Sasha Vyash,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Cleveland Browns: Abdul Carter, DE/OLB, Penn State — No, this isn't a reactive move after Myles Garrett's trade request.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Here's a quick bit of context on what's happening in and around the brain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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Heim was quick to acknowledge the chaos, the unpredictability of Daytona races, and the pressure during the final laps, noting the challenges of maintaining control with worn tires while surrounded by other drivers pushing for top positions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Alain Delon plays his excitable, passionate nephew, and the luminous Claudia Cardinale the daughter of a local bureaucrat whose romance with Delon becomes the vessel by which the Prince’s family will maintain its power in the future.—
Kevin Lincoln,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2025
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As an actor, Branagh has a voice that’s high, excitable, and light, and his physicality possesses a tomcat sneakiness.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
11 Dec. 2024
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Impostor websites Consumers should always be alert for impostor websites, from fake jewelry sellers to online dating sites.—
Jan Diaz,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Law enforcement veteran issues warning to Americans as Chilean home invasions on rise Michael Barbieri, a law enforcement veteran, says Americans need to stay alert and be prepared as the people breaking into wealthy homes are not 'normal criminals.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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