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
Most declined to speak, with some saying they’d been instructed to stay quieter than usual during the unusually hectic shift.
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Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Not only was the Plaza33 party called off in coordination with the Secret Service, but a secure area was established around the ten-block radius surrounding the arena, cutting off foot and car traffic in one of the most hectic stretches of midtown Manhattan.
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Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
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.
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Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hectic
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Not only was the Plaza33 party called off in coordination with the Secret Service, but a secure area was established around the ten-block radius surrounding the arena, cutting off foot and car traffic in one of the most hectic stretches of midtown Manhattan.
—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
For Buzz Robotics, the day was 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
See All Example Sentences for hectic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectic
Adjective
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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.
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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.
Adjective
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Other players have covered their mouths while speaking to opponents during the World Cup, but a red card is only issued if the conversation occurs during a confrontation or heated exchange.
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The living room has hardwood floors and beamed ceilings; the kitchen includes a peninsula and a sitting area that opens to a balcony; and the primary suite features a bath with heated floors.
Adjective
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Pitman grew even more agitated.
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Players grew agitated having to wait, but James was sending a message to Irving and the rest of his teammates.
Adjective
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For those of us who live in Australia, there was a surreal quality to witnessing the frenzied panic of a mass shooting unfold against one of the country’s most iconic backdrops.
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Instead of breaking into frenzied celebrations, thousands of Norwegian fans sat down and began rowing in their seats.
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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