reactive
Example Sentences
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"Even if you have eight hours in bed, you haven't had a proper night's sleep, and a tired brain is more reactive to worry."
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Most importantly, being in a less reactive state would give me a better shot at attaining my actual goal—getting medical coverage—instead of simply insulting a customer service person.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
This occurs when reactive molecules build up faster than the body's protective systems can neutralize them, potentially damaging cells and tissues over time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
It’s a reactive strategy to calm the fear of running out of money, and it ends up working far better than they expect — which is actually counter to their intentions.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
The mesarthium, he thought, must be reactive with skin the way some other metals were, such as copper.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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Vocabulary lists containing reactive
Chemical Reactions - Introductory
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Matter and Energy 2: Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, and Energy
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The State of the Union Address 2015
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