overactive

Example Sentences

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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

"I'm a fierce perfectionist and there is an overactive, hugely self-critical voice in my head - my whole life is an exercise in trying to shake that," he says.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

The company launched a new product for overactive bladder called Altaviva.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

“I have a prescription for an overactive bladder.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

It might be my overactive imagination, but Ren’s smile seems tighter than everyone else’s, his happiness for me strained.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu