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
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can cause thick patches of skin known as plaques on the scalp to become dry and flaky due to an overactive immune response.12
Dandruff is usually the result of normal skin yeast overgrowth on the scalp.
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Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) where overactive immune responses cause inflammation and ulcers in the colon (large intestine).
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 12 Feb. 2025
But conditions like an overactive thyroid, menopause, or early onset of a serious infection can, too, Gee says.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Red light, for example, has been shown to improve acne by reducing inflammation, neutralizing acne-causing bacteria and targeting overactive oil glands.
—Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) where overactive immune responses cause inflammation and ulcers in the colon (large intestine).
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Health, 12 Feb. 2025
But conditions like an overactive thyroid, menopause, or early onset of a serious infection can, too, Gee says.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Red light, for example, has been shown to improve acne by reducing inflammation, neutralizing acne-causing bacteria and targeting overactive oil glands.
—Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overactive
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Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly engaged in a heated exchange, according to the New York Times.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Jupiter's diameter is 11 times larger than Earth's, meaning this heated region is enormous.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Julianne being available and excited, wanting to come and play in the sandbox; James, similarly.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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The attacks against Musk’s Tesla vehicles have come against the backdrop of an already agitated electorate, who in recent weeks have heckled lawmakers at town halls across the country about the tech billionaire and DOGE.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
21 Mar. 2025
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Children may express anxiety by becoming distant, withdrawn, agitated, upset, or avoiding social contact.8 4.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2025
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Last year's hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season received a boost from climate troublemaker La Niña, a cooling of Pacific Ocean water that forecasters now say is weakening.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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One area that looks ripe for help through the draft is the defensive line, where Graham could help establish a new tone with his hyperactive pursuit.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Overactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overactive. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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