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Recent Examples of overactive Advertisement Read More: The 9 Most Underrated Healthy Foods Some research shows that TRPV1 receptors also help control overactive immune cells to reduce inflammation, a driver of chronic illnesses such as heart disease. Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025 These receptors are believed to become overactive during menopause, leading to hot flashes. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 4 June 2025 Unfortunately, overactive bladder is a fairly common condition. Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025 As Venus and Neptune align, keeping one foot on the ground steadies an overactive imagination. Usa Today, USA Today, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for overactive
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Adjective
  • President Trump deployed the National Guard and U.S. Marines in the city days after the operation began amid heated protests.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
  • And because no Hamptons home is complete without a few luxe extras, the digs are outfitted with a heated pool, sauna, tennis court, gym, and a boat mooring.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • In the comment section, fans were excited to see an intimate piece of her life.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • According to recent research from the global consumer research platform, GWI, 60% of consumers are excited for the further development of AI tools.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Scenes are set in grimy derelict spaces or feature the ominous sound of agitated bat wings.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
  • The Defense secretary became agitated during the briefing, which was intended to clarify the intelligence the Pentagon had on the three nuclear facilities before and after the weekend operation.
    Dan Gooding Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • The four-day event was designed as a boot camp for content creators who hoped to someday reign over their own empire of influence, having grown up watching how the hyperactive, over-the-top antics of YouTubers and Twitch streamers turned them into multimillionaire moguls.
    Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 May 2025
  • Filming wrapped in February, and a release date has yet to be announced. Transforming a wildly popular, hyperactive manga with more than 1,100 episodes into a live-action series is no easy feat, but Netflix's reimagining of One Piece pleased noobs and fans alike.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 30 May 2025

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“Overactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overactive. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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