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
Birkin drew up her ideal design on an airplane paper bag, envisioning an expansion of the Hermès Kelly with an open top, additional pockets, and larger size to fit the hectic quotidian affairs of a young mother.
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India Brown, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
After a hectic journey, Jessica finds Felix among a group of protestors and runs to him to confess her feelings.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 10 July 2025
Pandemic aside, such a hectic schedule on a square featuring 24 pitches (including practice nets) has pretty much been the norm since Dodds’ appointment in the spring of 2011, meaning time off in the summer months is usually unthinkable.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Missouri’s offer, passed during a hectic special session last month, would fund up to 50% of new construction or stadium improvements.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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India Brown, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
After a hectic journey, Jessica finds Felix among a group of protestors and runs to him to confess her feelings.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 10 July 2025
Pandemic aside, such a hectic schedule on a square featuring 24 pitches (including practice nets) has pretty much been the norm since Dodds’ appointment in the spring of 2011, meaning time off in the summer months is usually unthinkable.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Missouri’s offer, passed during a hectic special session last month, would fund up to 50% of new construction or stadium improvements.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectic
Adjective
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Our family couldn’t be more excited to welcome baby #3 soon!—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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While some seemed excited about Buck's sudden appearance, some speculated about the possibility of Stephanopoulos leaving the show.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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There are heated debates about whether certain subject headings are warranted.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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With the deadline fast approaching, a key House committee eventually came to an agreement to placate its Republican members, at least for the time being, without angering Trump, who has asked his supporters to move on from the heated issue.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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Immigration attorney Mustafa Cetin told NJ.com around 50 detainees at the private center pushed down a dormitory wall after becoming agitated when meals were delayed.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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With the addition of each agenda, each passionate cause that grows more and more aggressive as its members grow more agitated, the tension in the film increases.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The announcement prompted days of frenzied selling in global markets.—
Erin Doherty,Kevin Breuninger,Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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After 10 minutes of frenzied bidding in Paris on Thursday, Jane Birkin’s original Hermès Birkin sold for $10.1 million at Sotheby’s in Paris, shattering the previous record by nearly 20 times.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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