excitable

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This change increased the number of GluK4 glutamate receptors, making certain neurons more excitable than normal.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

While we’re giving advice, one imagines the Vatican has many excitable monsignors running the pontiff’s social-media accounts, and one suspects they are hyped to show the pope is giving rizz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Fittingly, the actor, comedian and podcaster has brought an excitable, unpredictable and hilarious energy to his roles on shows including “The League,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Big Mouth.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

"They were everything you'd expect: very excitable, really good fun to be around, very funny, witty, charming, annoying. Exactly as you'd imagine for kids at that age," he remembered.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

She wondered whether she had made a terrible mistake by confiding in her cousin—Cecilia would hardly be pleased if excitable Lola started flaunting her knowledge of Robbie’s note.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan