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hyperactive

[hahy-per-ak-tiv] / ˌhaɪ pərˈæk tɪv /


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

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

Mr. Burns’s hyperactive investigation drives this short, pacey biography.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

The concert leaned heavily on the band's new album Arirang, which folds the melody and mythology of Korea's folk music into the band's hyperactive, experimental pop sound.

From BBC Apr. 9, 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

Chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp, chirp...It’s like hyperactive twittering of mechanical chicks.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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