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
Birkin drew up her ideal design on an airplane paper bag, envisioning an expansion of the Hermès Kelly with an open top, additional pockets, and larger size to fit the hectic quotidian affairs of a young mother.
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India Brown, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
After a hectic journey, Jessica finds Felix among a group of protestors and runs to him to confess her feelings.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 10 July 2025
Pandemic aside, such a hectic schedule on a square featuring 24 pitches (including practice nets) has pretty much been the norm since Dodds’ appointment in the spring of 2011, meaning time off in the summer months is usually unthinkable.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Missouri’s offer, passed during a hectic special session last month, would fund up to 50% of new construction or stadium improvements.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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India Brown, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
After a hectic journey, Jessica finds Felix among a group of protestors and runs to him to confess her feelings.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 10 July 2025
Pandemic aside, such a hectic schedule on a square featuring 24 pitches (including practice nets) has pretty much been the norm since Dodds’ appointment in the spring of 2011, meaning time off in the summer months is usually unthinkable.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Missouri’s offer, passed during a hectic special session last month, would fund up to 50% of new construction or stadium improvements.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectic
Adjective
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Our family couldn’t be more excited to welcome baby #3 soon!—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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While some seemed excited about Buck's sudden appearance, some speculated about the possibility of Stephanopoulos leaving the show.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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That clears the way for a heated World Heavyweight Championship feud between Rollins and Punk on Raw.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Chip seal contractors just have to keep the liquid asphalt hot in special heated tanker trucks.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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In September 2023, he was arrested on a misdemeanor trespassing charge after allegedly being told to leave a suburban Las Vegas casino and becoming agitated at being asked for his ID.—
Dave Collins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The Covid era marks the start of America’s social collapse, eventually leading to the politically agitated George Floyd riots — a psychic disintegration that resembles Aster’s previous Hereditary, Midsommar, and Beau Is Afraid, horror-movie spectacles that some impressionable people take seriously.—
Armond White,
National Review,
23 July 2025
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The bullpen market The frenzied run on relievers that began Wednesday should continue up to the deadline, considering the number of teams in need and the number of late-inning arms still available.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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There will be other interesting circumstances in the three remaining days before teams finish their roster machinations but Jansen remaining on the active roster after finding out he was traded remains highly unique for a frenzied time of the baseball season.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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