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
Chasing 221, Mumbai set a hectic pace – Rickelton and Sharma put on 148 runs off 71 balls for the first wicket, including 80-0 in the powerplay.
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
It’s been a hectic week in Fort Worth ISD, as Tuesday marked the beginning of a state takeover.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s been a hectic past few days for Austin Slater.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Experts like Fishman believe fewer workers are calling out at DTW than at other airports, which is why TSA lines aren't as hectic.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hectic
ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
It’s been a hectic week in Fort Worth ISD, as Tuesday marked the beginning of a state takeover.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
It’s been a hectic past few days for Austin Slater.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Experts like Fishman believe fewer workers are calling out at DTW than at other airports, which is why TSA lines aren't as hectic.
—Terell Bailey, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hectic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectic
Adjective
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White is excited about his future, and plans to perform at this year's Minnesota State Fair.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the nail in the coffin for her family was the bike course, which her niece was most excited for.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis court, gym, and petting zoo.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Don’t hesitate to step away if things get too heated.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jackson allegedly appeared to be in a highly agitated state and was moving erratically and mumbling, police body camera footage shows.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Released in July 1996, the giggling red toy went viral during the 1996 Christmas season, sparking frenzied shopping scenes at stores across the country.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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Also, stars in this frenzied state aren’t terribly stable; the fusion rate can be tempestuous, and the star undergoes incredibly violent paroxysms.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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