as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
exhausted from a hectic day at the office
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Recent Examples of hectic
While some of the cuts have been halted in court, travel bookers for government contractors have weathered a hectic few months.
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Harriet Baskas, NBC news, 10 May 2025
Joe Garcia, 27, of El Cerrito, said the closure made for a hectic morning.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
On the back of a hectic Upfronts week, the network schedules are becoming clearer, but what breaks out internationally is still guesswork.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The fashion designer has attended both days of this week's proceeding, entering with a walker amid a hectic scene outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in Manhattan.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 May 2025
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Harriet Baskas, NBC news, 10 May 2025
Joe Garcia, 27, of El Cerrito, said the closure made for a hectic morning.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
On the back of a hectic Upfronts week, the network schedules are becoming clearer, but what breaks out internationally is still guesswork.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The fashion designer has attended both days of this week's proceeding, entering with a walker amid a hectic scene outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse in Manhattan.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hectic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectic
Adjective
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But for his versatility, the variety in his attacking link-up and movement, and his ever-presence in a tough City season, there is reason to be excited for what lies ahead.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Artist Tina Birkhoff said this was her first year displaying her work at the event and was very excited to be at the show over the weekend.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Plus, having hot beverages, alcoholic options, heated VIP areas and a constant stream of EDM and house music help to keep the blood pumping. Dates: Jan - March, depending on the host city (Montreal, Gatineau and Quebec City) Lineup: Not yet released for the 2026 season.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Nine maps were submitted by citizens, Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons said during heated debate at Tuesday’s meeting.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Published in 2019, the book follows a woman named Lillian who becomes the caretaker of her old friend Madison's twin stepchildren — who spontaneously ignite in flames when agitated.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Ernst faced a number of agitated constituents at a town hall on Friday who expressed concerns that Republican cuts to Medicaid in the bill that would fund Trump's legislative agenda.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
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After hubris comes nemesis, and after the frenzied excesses of the woke revolution came Donald Trump.—
Rich Lowry,
National Review,
28 May 2025
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Executive produced by Ye, the surprise Christmas Day release of the frenzied Whole Lotta Red in 2020 cemented him as a top-tier artist.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
28 May 2025
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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