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as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
the skyrocketing price of oil resulted in a wildly fluctuating, hyperactive stock market
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as in excitable
easily excited by nature
hyperactive children who are in dire need of a guardian with a firm hand
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Recent Examples of hyperactive
The mothers have one mutation that makes the neuron hyperactive and another that mutes it.
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Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder has long been seen as a childhood condition, typically associated with hyperactive boys disrupting classrooms.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The videos are depraved yet sophisticated, hyperactive yet requiring devotional attention to narrative, and gonzo yet replete with naked emblems of cultural fears around.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 May 2025
One key area of interest is the amygdala — a brain region that becomes notably hyperactive in mood and anxiety disorders.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
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Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder has long been seen as a childhood condition, typically associated with hyperactive boys disrupting classrooms.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The videos are depraved yet sophisticated, hyperactive yet requiring devotional attention to narrative, and gonzo yet replete with naked emblems of cultural fears around.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 May 2025
One key area of interest is the amygdala — a brain region that becomes notably hyperactive in mood and anxiety disorders.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperactive
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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
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Second, from a real-world perspective, if a dog is highly excitable or reactive, certain programming might overstimulate or stress them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 July 2025
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Choreographer Byron Easley is completely in synch with Goldstein’s excitable approach to this material.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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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
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Despite more than 50 years in show business – running the gamut of Broadway, TV and film − Martin Short refreshingly still feels nervous ahead of hosting his first game show.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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All 11 brought home at least one full point in Rome, the result of their talent but also of a cohesive approach where veteran Justin Rose was willing to be paired with nervous rookie Robert MacIntyre in fourball and sit the foursomes sessions.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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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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These medications treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and an overactive bladder.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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Using mice that had the genetic mutation that causes overactive LRRK2 and also had symptoms consistent with early Parkinson’s disease, the scientists tried feeding them the inhibitor for two weeks.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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“Hyperactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperactive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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