hyperactive

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When the label was unsure what to do with the hyperactive adolescent then known as “Little Stevie Wonder.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 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

But that trajectory changed when his parents decided their son, who admitted to being a "hyperactive" youngster, needed another outlet.

From BBC • May 28, 2025

To be fair, Temu’s popularity isn’t totally tied to how broke everybody is — Temu’s hyperactive interface is a masterclass in gamified consumption, rendering a purchase of new socks a trip to the digital casino.

From Salon • May 7, 2025

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

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan