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overactive

[oh-ver-ak-tiv] / ˌoʊ vərˈæk tɪv /


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Studies in people have shown that this area tends to be overactive in those with chronic pain.

From Science Daily Apr. 27, 2026

Koy, the son of a white father and Filipina mother, saw comedy as a way to channel an overactive personality and need to make people laugh into a career.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2026

Axonics makes an implantable device that treats bowel and bladder conditions, such as overactive bladder.

From Barron's Oct. 30, 2025

“I have a prescription for an overactive bladder.”

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 17, 2025

Noah has an overactive imagination, written on every school report I’ve ever gotten.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson




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