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Recent Examples of overexcited
Perhaps this was just some overexcited UFO diehard with a hunch and money to burn.
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Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
The road to the majors is a perilous one, so don’t get overexcited.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
High-profile figures, from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have suggested in recent months that investors have become overexcited about AI, as companies bet big on the technology with multibillion-dollar investments.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
Some dogs became overexcited before play even began, forcing owners to physically restrain them from snatching the toys, Mazzini said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
If the offense continues to be electric, the fans might get overexcited.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
Last Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told reporters at a private dinner that investors are overexcited about AI models.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Calm restored in the Treasury market, yields settling back slightly to quiet the overexcited talk about fiscal fissures.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2025
After a brain injury, NMDA receptors can become overexcited, causing further cell death, so quieting these receptors might prevent additional damage.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 May 2025
Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
The road to the majors is a perilous one, so don’t get overexcited.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
High-profile figures, from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have suggested in recent months that investors have become overexcited about AI, as companies bet big on the technology with multibillion-dollar investments.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025
Some dogs became overexcited before play even began, forcing owners to physically restrain them from snatching the toys, Mazzini said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
If the offense continues to be electric, the fans might get overexcited.
—Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
Last Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told reporters at a private dinner that investors are overexcited about AI models.
—ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Calm restored in the Treasury market, yields settling back slightly to quiet the overexcited talk about fiscal fissures.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2025
After a brain injury, NMDA receptors can become overexcited, causing further cell death, so quieting these receptors might prevent additional damage.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexcited
Adjective
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White is excited about his future, and plans to perform at this year's Minnesota State Fair.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the nail in the coffin for her family was the bike course, which her niece was most excited for.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In fact, a hyperactive locus coeruleus fuels some symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.—
Elizabeth Riley,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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How heat affects pigmentation Melasma is caused by overactive pigment-producing cells called melanocytes.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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There are reasons to believe CAR-T therapy may be able to target the same overactive B cells that current multiple sclerosis drugs already do.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iannarelli explained that a core element of de-escalation is projecting calmness, as individuals often mimic those who appear angry and agitated.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jackson allegedly appeared to be in a highly agitated state and was moving erratically and mumbling, police body camera footage shows.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The room, lit with flameless candles and a calming blue light, is the perfect space for folks from all walks of life to decompress in the middle of their hectic work week.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Over the weekend, the 21-year-old American put the finishing touches on a hectic figure skating season, winning his third straight world championship in Prague, Czechia.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And rather than looking constricted in overwrought ensembles, the actors appeared comfortable in their own skin.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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The emotion here, teetering between overwrought and genuinely moving, comes filtered through jangling guitar, heavy reverb, and vocoder.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Released in July 1996, the giggling red toy went viral during the 1996 Christmas season, sparking frenzied shopping scenes at stores across the country.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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Also, stars in this frenzied state aren’t terribly stable; the fusion rate can be tempestuous, and the star undergoes incredibly violent paroxysms.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That chant, and the historical memory behind it, also helps explain why Budapest feels so feverish, and why Orbán’s post-reality campaign is so fraught.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her chest became hot to the touch, her whole body feverish.—
Jeff Ernsthausen,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Overexcited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexcited. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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