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
The news comes a few days after a hectic week in the NFL — and particularly among the Panthers’ wide receivers.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Here, Graber discusses the hectic weeks after Musk's Twitter takeover, the challenges of running a fast-growing social app amid fierce competition and why her ultimate vision for Bluesky's success extends beyond its user count.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Their clashes are purposefully hectic and confused, the better for questioning rather than glorifying acts of violence.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Sandfly bites mark her upper back and arms, the skin hectic and already wealing.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
Here, Graber discusses the hectic weeks after Musk's Twitter takeover, the challenges of running a fast-growing social app amid fierce competition and why her ultimate vision for Bluesky's success extends beyond its user count.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Their clashes are purposefully hectic and confused, the better for questioning rather than glorifying acts of violence.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Sandfly bites mark her upper back and arms, the skin hectic and already wealing.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectic
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Plus, the service lost subscribers last quarter—a show people are excited about could lure back some whose bundles expired.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Like her popular work with Timberland, which includes glossy, patent leather versions of the brand’s boots and a 14-inch heel, Carter’s Nike debut wasn’t afraid to take chances, which has us even more excited for what’s to come next from the collaboration.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the summer, mountain temperatures have risen to 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) and left reindeer over-heated and unable to graze enough to gain the weight needed to sustain them in winter.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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At an afterparty, the two men became involved in a heated exchange, Wright told the grand jury.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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As officers tried to determine if he was connected to the disturbance, Cusick allegedly became agitated and produced a firearm, Depue said earlier.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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The phenomenon is caused by a chemical reaction the algae produce when they are agitated or disturbed — if they are grabbed by a predator, for example, or experience a surge of movement from a wave or swimmer.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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The musical’s propulsive rock score and frenzied choreography reflects the teens’ inner turmoil.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Some luxury brands regularly release limited editions to spark consumer frenzy, but the ultra rich are never frenzied.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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