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
As Venus and Neptune align, keeping one foot on the ground steadies an overactive imagination.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Your overactive immune response can lead to inflammation and congestion, among other symptoms.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
So, Gemini can relate to the stress and lack of rest that Victoria goes through since the twin star has an overactive mind.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
For chronic pain sufferers like me, the pain pathways in our brains often become overactive.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Your overactive immune response can lead to inflammation and congestion, among other symptoms.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
So, Gemini can relate to the stress and lack of rest that Victoria goes through since the twin star has an overactive mind.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
For chronic pain sufferers like me, the pain pathways in our brains often become overactive.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overactive
Adjective
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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
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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
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In the comment section, fans were excited to see an intimate piece of her life.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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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
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Scenes are set in grimy derelict spaces or feature the ominous sound of agitated bat wings.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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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
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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
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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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