reactive
Example Sentences
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This sensation is triggered by reactive molecules in cells that signal the body to avoid harm.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
This pattern also shows up in bonds, where investors have been even more reactive and pessimistic than their equity counterparts,” said Mark Hackett, the chief market strategist for Nationwide.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026
For decades, wildfires were considered a reactive emergency, but more disaster experts are looking for ways to apply proactive messaging, deployment and warning systems to fires — systems more akin to hurricane preparedness.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Whether an incoming Fed chair philosophically skeptical of reactive policymaking will be receptive to more data inputs remains an open question.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
The chemosterilants of this group are alkylating agents, which are extremely reactive chemicals, capable of intense cell destruction, damage to chromosomes, and production of mutations.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
