as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas
needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business
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Recent Examples of receptive
This can increase trust and rapport, making individuals more receptive to its suggestions.
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
These critics found a receptive audience in Trump, who exited the JCPOA in May 2018, prompting Iran to restart its centrifuge R & D and expand enrichment activities in May 2019.
President Joe Biden attempted to negotiate a return to the JCPOA throughout his administration.
—Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2025
Scott Ellis, a member who used to run a consulting group at Hewlett-Packard, told me that even skeptical peers in Silicon Valley had become increasingly receptive.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
But the justices seemed more receptive to the White House’s related objection to nationwide injunctions issued by federal judges that have blocked many of his executive orders.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
These critics found a receptive audience in Trump, who exited the JCPOA in May 2018, prompting Iran to restart its centrifuge R & D and expand enrichment activities in May 2019.
President Joe Biden attempted to negotiate a return to the JCPOA throughout his administration.
—Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2025
Scott Ellis, a member who used to run a consulting group at Hewlett-Packard, told me that even skeptical peers in Silicon Valley had become increasingly receptive.
—Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
But the justices seemed more receptive to the White House’s related objection to nationwide injunctions issued by federal judges that have blocked many of his executive orders.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptive
open
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Be open to collaborations and mutual support this month—trading skills, services, or offerings would be a great way to build trust within your community.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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The question now is how long the window stays open.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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“Receptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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