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hyperactive

[hahy-per-ak-tiv] / ˌhaɪ pərˈæk tɪv /


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If the number of hurricanes forecast is higher than average these are referred to as active or hyperactive seasons - while other years bring fewer storms, and are known as less active seasons.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Symptoms can vary widely, with some individuals primarily experiencing inattentiveness, while others show more hyperactive or impulsive behavior, or a combination of both.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Think of Leonardi as a therapist and his book a couples counseling couch on which you sit with your partner, a hyperactive nonstop-chattering smartphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

His mother said he “talks 24/7 all day every day” and while he can be hyperactive, “I do feel he can control himself.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

At home I spent a lot of time wishing Qareeb would calm down, because he was so hyperactive, but at times like this I appreciated my brother and all of his fearlessness.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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