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
For Buzz Robotics, the day was hectic.
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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
The moms are also making time for themselves — a necessity for keeping it all together amid their hectic schedules.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Nilsson’s watercolors complemented the work of the Hairy Who while also being slightly off-key; imagine the same hectic ragtime played on a calliope instead of a piano.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
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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
The moms are also making time for themselves — a necessity for keeping it all together amid their hectic schedules.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Nilsson’s watercolors complemented the work of the Hairy Who while also being slightly off-key; imagine the same hectic ragtime played on a calliope instead of a piano.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hectic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectic
Adjective
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While much has been made of the eight-floor Obama Presidential Museum, many in the communities around the soon-to-open presidential library complex are excited to enjoy the outdoor spaces with friends and family.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Libraries open opportunities to get excited and relax, discover and reminisce, be challenged and comforted.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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There's a heated outdoor pool and hot tub at the base of the mountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Drafts, poor insulation and air leaks can undermine even the most efficient furnace, allowing heated air to escape and forcing the system to work harder.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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According to witnesses interviewed by local police, Hall became agitated after taking a significant quantity of drugs.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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That was intentional, as a smiling Caballero admitted to enjoying the moment after the warning left him perplexed and agitated.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The Samurai Blue fans were frenzied after the goal went into the back of the net.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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For quite some time post Covid, film festival pick-ups have been sluggish (though foreign films do sell at Cannes) with the yields at the box office often lower than the frenzied, ratcheted up auction prices.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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