as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
exhausted from a hectic day at the office
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Recent Examples of hectic
Most declined to speak, with some saying they’d been instructed to stay quieter than usual during the unusually hectic shift.
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Antonio Ferme, Variety, 11 June 2026
Not only was the Plaza33 party called off in coordination with the Secret Service, but a secure area was established around the ten-block radius surrounding the arena, cutting off foot and car traffic in one of the most hectic stretches of midtown Manhattan.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
For Buzz Robotics, the day was hectic.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
But having a summer ‘schedule’ that changes from week to week means things tend to get hectic, and that means lunch sometimes becomes an afterthought.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
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Antonio Ferme, Variety, 11 June 2026
Not only was the Plaza33 party called off in coordination with the Secret Service, but a secure area was established around the ten-block radius surrounding the arena, cutting off foot and car traffic in one of the most hectic stretches of midtown Manhattan.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
For Buzz Robotics, the day was hectic.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
But having a summer ‘schedule’ that changes from week to week means things tend to get hectic, and that means lunch sometimes becomes an afterthought.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hectic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectic
Adjective
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While the online retailer is serving up some excellent K-beauty deals—up to 40% off markdowns—our beauty editors are most excited about Medicube deals.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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The primary suite delivers dual spa baths, heated floors, custom closets, and a private balcony, while floor-to-ceiling glass windows, expansive terraces, and canyon and city views create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Patrick Clancy Go Fund Me There were some heated moments in the hearing, as lawyers sparred over whether Lindsay Clancy's parents and sister should be allowed in the courtroom before they're called to testify.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Pitman grew even more agitated.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Players grew agitated having to wait, but James was sending a message to Irving and the rest of his teammates.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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The crowd was frenzied, as was social media.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Less than five miles from the skyscrapers and frenzied metropolis of downtown Montreal, Côte-des-Neiges is a quieter, modern residential bubble.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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