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hyperactive

[hahy-per-ak-tiv] / ˌhaɪ pərˈæk tɪv /


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When I was born, I had a traumatic birth — I was backwards, I had the cord around, I was hyperactive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 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

He has an incredibly advanced laser-fueled 3-D printer, but deploys it like a hyperactive toddler smashing toy soldiers together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

I become hyperactive and get a rash if I forget to use my hypoallergenic soap. if/whether.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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