as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
exhausted from a hectic day at the office
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Recent Examples of hectic
The trailer juxtaposes Brando's hectic Hollywood life with the tranquility of relaxing at his island home.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Then, there was the matter of the Grimms’ language—sparse, hectic, visceral, unfiltered.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Despite all the festive fun, Halloween can be a hectic time for families.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety Roan attended the premiere on Friday, taking a break from a hectic festival schedule.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Then, there was the matter of the Grimms’ language—sparse, hectic, visceral, unfiltered.
—Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Despite all the festive fun, Halloween can be a hectic time for families.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
Popular on Variety Roan attended the premiere on Friday, taking a break from a hectic festival schedule.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hectic
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Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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Universal Studios is apparently just as eager as Back to the Future fans for a fourth film — but director Robert Zemeckis isn’t as excited about the possibility.Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Unusually for the quadricycle segment, the Mobilize vehicles come with a driver airbag as standard, as well as heated driver's seat and aircon.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
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The post-race altercation occurred once both drivers exited their vehicles, with Chandler Smith, visibly agitated, confronting Custer.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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In fan video of the moment, an agitated Farrell is seen lunging at Navarro and throwing a shoulder into his bandmate, then punching the shocked-looking guitarist in the chest before the men are separated and Farrell is dragged off stage.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2024
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The start of early voting kicked off a frenzied week of high-profile visits, including from both presidential candidates.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024
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The artist created the 347 images in a frenzied seven-month stretch in 1968, though only 28 will be on view.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Hectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectic. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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