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
In lupus, chemotherapy drugs suppress the overactive immune system, helping to reduce inflammation, limit organ damage, and improve quality of life.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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The proggy, hyperactive aesthetic of Hiromi’s most recent music, via her Sonicwonder band — trumpeter Adam O’Farrill, bassist Hadrien Feraud, and drummer Gene Coye, an Evanston native — takes cues from video game scores.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The condition is also being recognized more in adults, but just exhibiting hyperactive or impulsive behavior could mean many things.—
Christina Caron,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Overactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overactive. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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