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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 difference, Tillmon said, is that whereas law enforcement is more responsive in nature, violence interrupters act before a situation breaches a level of crime.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
According to Morrin, these themes mirror long-standing delusional archetypes, but the delusions have been shaped and reinforced by the interactive and responsive nature of LLMs.
—Conor Feehly, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2025
With a smiling face and a silicon brain, there’s a good chance that an AI Barbie could become a child’s first emotionally responsive companion outside of the family, offering comfort, curiosity, and conversation on demand.
—Marc Fernandez, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2025
This investment marks an early but significant step toward the demonstration and eventual flight of the orbital carrier, which its designers have billed as a breakthrough concept for truly tactically responsive space operations.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
According to Morrin, these themes mirror long-standing delusional archetypes, but the delusions have been shaped and reinforced by the interactive and responsive nature of LLMs.
—Conor Feehly, Scientific American, 24 Aug. 2025
With a smiling face and a silicon brain, there’s a good chance that an AI Barbie could become a child’s first emotionally responsive companion outside of the family, offering comfort, curiosity, and conversation on demand.
—Marc Fernandez, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2025
This investment marks an early but significant step toward the demonstration and eventual flight of the orbital carrier, which its designers have billed as a breakthrough concept for truly tactically responsive space operations.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsive
Adjective
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Bella, now three and a half years old, was described by Overbye as calm, sensitive, quiet, smart, and playful.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Prevent this by grounding AI in your documents and adding human review for sensitive content.—
Louis Mosca,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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My developmentally disabled 58-year-old son, who lives with us, is not prepared for our passing.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Spread mixture onto prepared rimmed baking sheet using a silicone spatula.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Is the management team proactive or reactive?—
Jack Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Up until this point, their private war had mostly been reactive.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, the company stands out by prioritizing culture and vision over quick commissions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Roberson, leader of the church since 2023, has also opened the doors of the Cathedral from Monday-Saturday for tours, prayers or anyone walking by who needs a quick respite from the Miami heat.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Neurons and glial cells are like dance partners in the brain, coordinating moves that shape how signals flow and how excitable neurons become.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tony has fully bought into the dream, and Skarsgård plays him with excitable, boyish humor, almost as if the whole thing were a game.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Aim to exercise outdoors during daylight hours, if possible, and stay alert to your surroundings for safety.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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That said, since Steal a Brainrot lives on a platform that may pose dangers to kids, parents should stay alert.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Responsive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsive. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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