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
Yet another study randomized 24 adults with overactive bladder, which produces a sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate and examined the effect of increasing or decreasing fluid intake on symptoms.
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New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025
It’s estimated that 1% of Americans over the age of 12 have hyperthyroidism (also known as an overactive thyroid), a condition that occurs when your body produces more thyroid hormone than normal, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Magnesium glycinate may help relieve migraine pain and reduce migraine frequency by relaxing blood vessels, reducing inflammation, and calming overactive nerve signals contributing to pain.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Biologics slow or stop inflammation and target the overactive part of the immune system that causes psoriasis.
—Laura Schober, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025
It’s estimated that 1% of Americans over the age of 12 have hyperthyroidism (also known as an overactive thyroid), a condition that occurs when your body produces more thyroid hormone than normal, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Magnesium glycinate may help relieve migraine pain and reduce migraine frequency by relaxing blood vessels, reducing inflammation, and calming overactive nerve signals contributing to pain.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Biologics slow or stop inflammation and target the overactive part of the immune system that causes psoriasis.
—Laura Schober, Health, 4 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for overactive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overactive
Adjective
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Later, at the end of the first episode, Coach Scott (Steven Krueger) discovers Mari, who stormed out of the village following a heated exchange with Shauna, trapped in the infamous pit.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Here, more guests—including Ellie Bamber, Alisha Boe, Patricia Zhou, Emilia Jones, and Dafne Keen Fernández—explored the expanse of the restaurant, from the oyster bar to the top floor’s velvet booths and heated terrace.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And although a move wasn’t made Thursday, Weltman is excited about the next stage of roster construction.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, fishermen need not get excited, for these lakes contain very little fish life except carp.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The lawsuit asserts the officers were informed that Bruce was experiencing a seizure and should have known to not restrain him or perceive agitated behavior as deliberate hostility or resistance, in accordance with Police Officer Standards and Training guidance.—
Sierra Lopez,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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In notable ways, the night unfolded very differently from a Rage Against the Machine concert, which are dependably explosive gatherings, a nightly manifesto on social justice amid the crushing riffs and agitated vocals.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The exposure made generations of Americans more depressed, anxious, inattentive or hyperactive, the study says.—
Elizabeth Chuck,
NBC News,
4 Dec. 2024
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Certain moments of unabashed emotion where the music swells feel attuned to the vivid realism of cinematographer Santiago Gonzalez’s hyperactive camera.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Overactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overactive. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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