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
There’s some good news for procrastinators this hectic travel season.
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CNN Money, 1 June 2025
The Democratic mayoral primary is set for June 24, and the debates will provide voters with an important window into the candidates’ messages as the campaign enters the final, hectic few weeks.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
Each year the monsoon causes chaos across Mumbai, particularly for commuters travelling on its hectic, overcrowded public transport system.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Raising a baby while juggling school and work makes Al-Arab’s schedule nothing short of hectic.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 24 May 2025
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CNN Money, 1 June 2025
The Democratic mayoral primary is set for June 24, and the debates will provide voters with an important window into the candidates’ messages as the campaign enters the final, hectic few weeks.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
Each year the monsoon causes chaos across Mumbai, particularly for commuters travelling on its hectic, overcrowded public transport system.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
Raising a baby while juggling school and work makes Al-Arab’s schedule nothing short of hectic.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectic
Adjective
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His uncle is clearly excited and expecting big things from him.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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From there, fans were excited about the existence of an unreleased song between the two Colombian stars, who confirmed their romantic relationship in 2023.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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It was followed by Israel and Iran indulging in a heated military exchange, a subsequent but hitherto empty threat to close the Strait of Hormuz by Tehran, and a bombing by the U.S. of Iran’s nuclear facilities.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Collin Morikawa still has not recovered his cool from his heated exchange with a reporter during his pre-tournament press conference.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Immigration attorney Mustafa Cetin told NJ.com that around 50 detainees at the private facility pushed down a dormitory wall after becoming agitated when meals were delayed.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
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While over 40 Scud missiles hit Tel Aviv and Haifa during the war, an agitated Israel sat tight.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The man accused of stabbing two people in a frenzied rush hour attack at Grand Central Station was angry over one of the victims accidentally stepping on his shoes, Manhattan prosecutors said — while the man’s lawyer insisted his client was attacked first.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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And talks are hitting a frenzied pace: Hawley is touting his win on compensation for workers exposed to radiation, while Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is celebrating getting billions for border security reimbursement in his state.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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