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as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
the skyrocketing price of oil resulted in a wildly fluctuating, hyperactive stock market
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as in excitable
easily excited by nature
hyperactive children who are in dire need of a guardian with a firm hand
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Recent Examples of hyperactive
In fact, a hyperactive locus coeruleus fuels some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Elizabeth Riley, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Accuweather expects a near-normal hurricane season, but the Atlantic basin has experienced multiple hyperactive seasons in recent years, driven in part by shifting global weather patterns that influence storm activity.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
The Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a productivity powerhouse, with a 25-hour battery and an AI chipset that keeps up with my hyperactive brain.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The Gators’ spot in the Associated Press rankings reads much like a hyperactive EKG.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
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Elizabeth Riley, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Accuweather expects a near-normal hurricane season, but the Atlantic basin has experienced multiple hyperactive seasons in recent years, driven in part by shifting global weather patterns that influence storm activity.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
The Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a productivity powerhouse, with a 25-hour battery and an AI chipset that keeps up with my hyperactive brain.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The Gators’ spot in the Associated Press rankings reads much like a hyperactive EKG.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperactive
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The Blaszczyk, Cornelius and Salinas families were among approximately 10,000 people who saw Xonita Saturday and Sunday at the Waukegan Municipal Beach, excited to get a look, take pictures, and, in some cases, buy their own smaller versions of the bear.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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On Saturday at rookie minicamp, Mauigoa was asked about a video of Giants offensive line coach Mike Bloomgren getting excited when the team picked the Hurricanes standout.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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An unexpected collaboration opportunity is very possible under today’s trine between excitable Mars and erratic Uranus.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the Ricardo residence in the ’50s sitcom I Love Lucy, over-the-top housewife Lucy and Ricky, her excitable husband, were always getting into some sort of entertaining hijinks.—
Michael Gioia,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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Consuming content that goes against your values, or constantly engaging in heated discourse, takes a toll.—
Claire Bahn,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The home extends onto an expansive loggia with plenty of space for lounging and dining beside the heated infinity pool.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Altman seemed slightly nervous as the cross-examination got underway.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Suddenly, and very publicly, Russian officials appeared nervous, afraid that their parade would be spoiled.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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According to the outlet, the victim became agitated after taking a significant quantity of drugs.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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His knuckles tapped an agitated beat on the steering wheel along to soft jazz playing on the radio.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The Immune System in Overdrive At the center of HS is an overactive immune response—one that begins with a seemingly small event inside the hair follicle.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Studies show the drug works by affecting brain chemicals such as glutamate and dopamine to help calm the overactive signals in the brain linked to agitation.—
Dr. Jennifer Miao,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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“Hyperactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperactive. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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