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
The cause of the condition is often unknown, but in the majority of cases it's linked to an overactive immune system.
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Zia Sherrell, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Renal denervation is a minimally invasive therapy that reduces overactive sympathetic nerve activity around the renal arteries.
—Memorialcare, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Choosing a supplement Bladder control supplements are considered a complementary overactive bladder treatment, which means they are taken in combo with other treatments, including prescription medication, diet and exercise changes and pelvic floor strengthening exercises.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead, it’s caused by an overactive immune system.
—Refinery29 Staff, Refinery29, 3 Feb. 2026
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Zia Sherrell, Health, 17 Feb. 2026
Renal denervation is a minimally invasive therapy that reduces overactive sympathetic nerve activity around the renal arteries.
—Memorialcare, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
Choosing a supplement Bladder control supplements are considered a complementary overactive bladder treatment, which means they are taken in combo with other treatments, including prescription medication, diet and exercise changes and pelvic floor strengthening exercises.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead, it’s caused by an overactive immune system.
—Refinery29 Staff, Refinery29, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overactive
Adjective
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There are all kinds of niceties to look forward to, including an expansive glass roof, a drop-down rear window, two glove boxes, spacious heated rear seating, lots of storage in the rear and the frunk, and high ground clearance for off-roading.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
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The large primary suite had a walk-in closet separating the bedroom and the bathroom with heated floors.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Hensley came to Ball Arena a year ago, proud and excited to be part of the first PWHL game in her hometown.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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So excited to have properly chilled wine.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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The lights stayed on through the night, and the constant noise of patrolling guards left him agitated and afraid.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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Guglielmo Vicario’s form in goal has been erratic, Pedro Porro looks agitated, while James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have not played a single minute this season due to long-term knee injuries.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Gators’ spot in the Associated Press rankings reads much like a hyperactive EKG.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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In resistant hypertension, this signaling becomes hyperactive, driving persistent elevation despite medication.—
MemorialCare,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Overactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overactive. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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