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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

Sean Baker’s hyperactive “Tangerine,” shot on an iPhone at a doughnut shop on Santa Monica Boulevard, not only makes that point with gusto, it encourages you to get out and roam.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 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

She could even control Dakota during his hyperactive bug-juice fits.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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