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
Howe and his coaches have repeatedly reminded him of that, too, showing him video clips during intense analysis sessions, given the lack of training time due to the hectic fixture schedule.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Kim’s beautiful mah-jong set was the focal point of the room, but everyone was a little too tired and time-crunched amid a hectic fashion week to play a round of the game.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Falco and Panther Burns regrouped and booked two three-hour sessions at Ardent Records in Midtown, once hectic with overflow from Stax but now booking sessions with national acts like ZZ Top.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Kim’s beautiful mah-jong set was the focal point of the room, but everyone was a little too tired and time-crunched amid a hectic fashion week to play a round of the game.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Falco and Panther Burns regrouped and booked two three-hour sessions at Ardent Records in Midtown, once hectic with overflow from Stax but now booking sessions with national acts like ZZ Top.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectic
Adjective
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Broker Gino Kalasho of Commercial Asset Advisors, who worked with Las Cuatro Milpas in securing the new space, said Monday that the family was a delight to work with and that the other retail tenants at Mercado del Barrio are excited about the prospect of having the restaurant as a new neighbor.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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After making the Olympic team, the New Jersey native was most excited about the village.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Cook until brown on one side, about 3 minutes, then gently flip and cook on the other side until the cakes are evenly golden and heated through, about 2 minutes.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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All that is accompanied by six restaurants, 12 bars and lounges, five heated indoor and outdoor pools, wellness experiences, and more.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But Funk’s reassurances was enough to quell the agitated crowd.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Our divisions are constantly nudged, magnified, monetized, and weaponized by systems that profit from keeping us emotionally engaged and perpetually agitated.—
Joe Palaggi,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But to know fandom and spectacle at their most frenzied, look at the IPL.—
Samanth Subramanian,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The entire municipality goes into a frenzied uproar and its citizens along with it.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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