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hyperactive

[hahy-per-ak-tiv] / ˌhaɪ pərˈæk tɪv /


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"I was just very hyperactive and they were just super-patient with me and I got dropped in to learn the trade."

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Notably, those same hippocampal regions have also been found to be hyperactive in people carrying APOE4.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

The 27-year-old is tipped for a top three finish with Ferto, a hyperactive dance anthem that smashes together rave synths, video game sound effects and traditional Greek instruments like the lyra.

From BBC ● May 15, 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

“I've got diabetes, high blood pressure, a hyperactive thyroid, and poor circulation in my legs. And she’s worried about a little caffeine.”

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




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