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
Eczema is a long-term condition where an overactive immune response causes skin inflammation (swelling) and irritation.1
Eczema leads to dry, itchy patches of skin that may ooze and become thicker over time.
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 19 June 2025
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Some research shows that TRPV1 receptors also help control overactive immune cells to reduce inflammation, a driver of chronic illnesses such as heart disease.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
These receptors are believed to become overactive during menopause, leading to hot flashes.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 4 June 2025
Unfortunately, overactive bladder is a fairly common condition.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 19 June 2025
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Some research shows that TRPV1 receptors also help control overactive immune cells to reduce inflammation, a driver of chronic illnesses such as heart disease.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
These receptors are believed to become overactive during menopause, leading to hot flashes.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 4 June 2025
Unfortunately, overactive bladder is a fairly common condition.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overactive
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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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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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
Adjective
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Girls may, for example, struggle with time management, daydreaming or being a chatterbox and are more likely to be diagnosed with the primarily inattentive type of ADHD over the hyperactive type.—
Daliah Singer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 July 2025
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The 2025 hurricane season is underway and will last 183 days, and all signs point to an intense and active period driven by record warm Atlantic Ocean Temperature and the transition to neutral El Niño–Southern Oscillation conditions, which together set the stage for a hyperactive season.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Overactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overactive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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