as in heated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
the boy manages to panic himself by his own overactive imagination
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Recent Examples of overactive
Is this all lip service, or will those living near the buzz of an overactive data center actually see relief?
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
The series uses the recurring narrative device of Sherlock’s vivid, overactive imagination as a way to re-examine evidence.
—Max Gao, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The cause of the condition is often unknown, but in the majority of cases it's linked to an overactive immune system.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Renal denervation is a minimally invasive therapy that reduces overactive sympathetic nerve activity around the renal arteries.
—Memorialcare, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
The series uses the recurring narrative device of Sherlock’s vivid, overactive imagination as a way to re-examine evidence.
—Max Gao, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
The cause of the condition is often unknown, but in the majority of cases it's linked to an overactive immune system.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Renal denervation is a minimally invasive therapy that reduces overactive sympathetic nerve activity around the renal arteries.
—Memorialcare, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overactive
Adjective
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Here revelers can soak up the sun, nibble on snacks from Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s J&G Grill (which houses a decadent 13,000-bottle wine cellar), or take in the panorama of the mountains above or the scene at the multilevel heated pool below.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his confirmation hearing, Mullin struck a soft tone on some of the administration's most contentious policies, but his combative style was seen in a heated exchange with the committee chair.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nicole Hensley came to Ball Arena a year ago, proud and excited to be part of the first PWHL game in her hometown.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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So excited to have properly chilled wine.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The lights stayed on through the night, and the constant noise of patrolling guards left him agitated and afraid.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Guglielmo Vicario’s form in goal has been erratic, Pedro Porro looks agitated, while James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have not played a single minute this season due to long-term knee injuries.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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In resistant hypertension, this signaling becomes hyperactive, driving persistent elevation despite medication.—
MemorialCare,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Overactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overactive. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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