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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 main drawback is the lack of auto-pause sensors, and the touch controls could be more responsive.
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Dec. 2024
This highly responsive Quantum Dot OLED displays gorgeous colors, boasts excellent HDR, and has superb contrast.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
The touch controls have a lot of options and are fairly responsive, and the four silicone ear tips are soft and comfortable.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
But if the family is not responsive and attendance doesn’t improve, the case is sent to the State’s Attorney’s office.
—Brooke Conrad, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
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Parker Hall, WIRED, 2 Dec. 2024
This highly responsive Quantum Dot OLED displays gorgeous colors, boasts excellent HDR, and has superb contrast.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
The touch controls have a lot of options and are fairly responsive, and the four silicone ear tips are soft and comfortable.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
But if the family is not responsive and attendance doesn’t improve, the case is sent to the State’s Attorney’s office.
—Brooke Conrad, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for responsive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
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Hot sauce: This won't make the final dish hot, but if anyone is sensitive, it can be skipped.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Amphibians, including frogs and salamanders, are more vulnerable, Urban found, perhaps because their habitats are more sensitive to environmental changes.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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An initial pretrial conference is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2025 and a jointly prepared case management plan is due by the parties on Jan. 2, 2025.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Add pork and mix to combine; add beef and gently mix until just combined. Divide and cook meatballs: Portion and roll meatballs into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each); arrange at least 1/2-inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Broil until meatballs are browned, 6 to 8 minutes.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Despite initial concerns about Maggie’s reactive nature, the two dogs quickly formed a tight bond.Ashley Vega, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Light: What are the three main types of asset allocation strategies, and how does the glide path fit into this framework? Sadler: At the most general level, the three categories of asset allocation strategies in personal finance are: static allocation, dynamic allocation and reactive allocation.Larry Light, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Short books to read to meet your reading goal Need a short book to cap off your 2024 reading or a quick, immersive read to get you out of a reading slump?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Humans must remain in the loop, and treating human interaction like a premium service is a quick route to irritating many customers.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for being the most generous, excitable, magical crowds, and for breaking the all time attendance record for the stadium all 3 nights.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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There’s naïve Jill (Nicola Turner and then, in adulthood, Helena Wilson), excitable Ruby (Sophia Ally and Ophelia Lovibond), and fretful Gloria (Nancy Allsop and Leanne Best); and then—played by Lara McDonnell as a teen and by Donnelly in a pointed piece of double-casting as an adult—there’s Joan.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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Indianapolis weather:Potential snow squalls have Indianapolis meteorologists on alert Flash freezing for this evening As temperatures fall later on today into the evening flash freezing on the surfaces of roads will also be possible.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
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Residents with eucalyptus trees in or near their yard should also be on alert, since the trees are highly flammable and have shallow root structures.Maura Fox, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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