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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
Addressed some instances where first time shots were less responsive than intended when the input was performed late.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
This Brookstone memory foam travel pillow is made with high-density, responsive memory foam that’s wrapped around an adjustable interior spine.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration has crafted an inclusive trade policy responsive to the needs of people today.
—Katherine Tai, Foreign Affairs, 9 Jan. 2025
While the United Nations does some valuable things, more capable and democratically responsive governmental organizations and NGOs could do them more effectively.
—The Editors, National Review, 9 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
This Brookstone memory foam travel pillow is made with high-density, responsive memory foam that’s wrapped around an adjustable interior spine.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
The Biden administration has crafted an inclusive trade policy responsive to the needs of people today.
—Katherine Tai, Foreign Affairs, 9 Jan. 2025
While the United Nations does some valuable things, more capable and democratically responsive governmental organizations and NGOs could do them more effectively.
—The Editors, National Review, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
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Authoritarian regimes should not have unfettered access to millions of Americans’ sensitive data.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
18 Jan. 2025
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During the 2024 presidential campaign, as Musk embraced the Republican Party and then Trump, his pro-China views brought him into conflict with parts of the MAGA coalition, including on the sensitive topic of immigration.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Medical officials are also prepared for the possibility that returning hostages will need speech therapy, especially if they have been kept in isolation, Yehene noted.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some people require medications, specialized medical equipment that needs power to charge and specially prepared foods that require refrigeration.—
Esme Mazzeo,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Solutions To Overcome Cloud Data Security Challenges To tackle the challenges in cloud data security, organizations need to shift from reactive to proactive strategies.—
Anshu Bansal,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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This multitasking formula effectively targets skin concerns while remaining gentle enough for those with reactive or delicate skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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The show’s host was quick to point out that Jim Jones was still blushing when speaking of her.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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These lamps are sleek, take up very little space, and are quick and painless to set up.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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There are no gilded gates here, but there is one heck of a party, complete with serenading busts, ballroom dancers, excitable opera singers, drunken buffoonery and portraits locked in an endless duel.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Our excitable friends would indeed be correct that a theoretical 25 percent tariff across the board would have an adverse effect on business aviation.—
Brian Foley,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Myriad problems have plagued Los Angeles County’s alert system as wildfires keep torching America’s most populous county.—
Holly Yan,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters are still battling two monstrous wildfires that have burned for over a week as weary residents across Los Angeles County stayed alert for another round of Santa Ana winds on Wednesday.—
Sam Morgen,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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