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
See All Example Sentences for hectic
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
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While the online retailer is serving up some excellent K-beauty deals—up to 40% off markdowns—our beauty editors are most excited about Medicube deals.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The primary suite delivers dual spa baths, heated floors, custom closets, and a private balcony, while floor-to-ceiling glass windows, expansive terraces, and canyon and city views create a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Patrick Clancy Go Fund Me There were some heated moments in the hearing, as lawyers sparred over whether Lindsay Clancy's parents and sister should be allowed in the courtroom before they're called to testify.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
18 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
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The crowd was frenzied, as was social media.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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Less than five miles from the skyscrapers and frenzied metropolis of downtown Montreal, Côte-des-Neiges is a quieter, modern residential bubble.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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