as in excited
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Recent Examples of overexcited
Team members become overexcited about their fantasy football teams, or individuals chat about the latest Netflix hit.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
However, some overexcited roadies (played by Kevin Nealon, Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller) resulted in Bertinelli getting up and leaving before the dinner had even really started.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Romy is headed to the office when the overexcited animal gets away from its owner and starts charging down the sidewalk right at her.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
However, some overexcited roadies (played by Kevin Nealon, Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller) resulted in Bertinelli getting up and leaving before the dinner had even really started.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Swift showed up with her squad, got booed by overexcited Eagles fans, and made an enemy of President Donald J. Trump.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2025
Romy is headed to the office when the overexcited animal gets away from its owner and starts charging down the sidewalk right at her.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
However, the researchers observed that once propofol started to be given, the animals’ brains took longer to return to baseline after inputs such as sounds and remained in an overexcited state.
—New Atlas, 19 July 2024
The set-up is simple: Thanksgiving-loving Bob gets a bit overexcited about his three-day turkey brine.
—Lillian Brown, Vulture, 17 May 2024
Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
However, some overexcited roadies (played by Kevin Nealon, Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller) resulted in Bertinelli getting up and leaving before the dinner had even really started.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Romy is headed to the office when the overexcited animal gets away from its owner and starts charging down the sidewalk right at her.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
However, some overexcited roadies (played by Kevin Nealon, Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller) resulted in Bertinelli getting up and leaving before the dinner had even really started.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Swift showed up with her squad, got booed by overexcited Eagles fans, and made an enemy of President Donald J. Trump.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2025
Romy is headed to the office when the overexcited animal gets away from its owner and starts charging down the sidewalk right at her.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
However, the researchers observed that once propofol started to be given, the animals’ brains took longer to return to baseline after inputs such as sounds and remained in an overexcited state.
—New Atlas, 19 July 2024
The set-up is simple: Thanksgiving-loving Bob gets a bit overexcited about his three-day turkey brine.
—Lillian Brown, Vulture, 17 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexcited
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But for his versatility, the variety in his attacking link-up and movement, and his ever-presence in a tough City season, there is reason to be excited for what lies ahead.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Artist Tina Birkhoff said this was her first year displaying her work at the event and was very excited to be at the show over the weekend.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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One key area of interest is the amygdala — a brain region that becomes notably hyperactive in mood and anxiety disorders.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
1 May 2025
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For example, a child who eats copious amounts of candy on Halloween may be less likely to become hyperactive afterward.—
Dani Blum,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Systemic medications, which impact the whole body and can be more effective than other treatments in tougher eczema cases, work internally to calm the overactive immune response that often drives the condition.—
Lynya Floyd,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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Sepsis is caused by an overactive immune response to infection.—
Michael L. Millenson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The grizzly was even more agitated, rocking back and forth, making mini-lunges.—
Alann B. Steen,
Outdoor Life,
21 May 2025
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Bella and Edward, the most inhumanly beautiful Cullen of all, meet-cute-ish when she’s forced to sit next to him in biology lab and he seems agitated by her presence, even repulsed.—
Bruce Handy,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Each year the monsoon causes chaos across Mumbai, particularly for commuters travelling on its hectic, overcrowded public transport system.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Raising a baby while juggling school and work makes Al-Arab’s schedule nothing short of hectic.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The Red Sox could have put the Wally Head home run prop or some other overwrought logo on the hat.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2025
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It shouldn’t be wasted on overwrought PowerPoint decks or things that don’t require a meeting.—
Doug Sundheim,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Garland’s dystopian vision and Boyle’s kinetic urgency remain perfectly in sync, and the fact that much of the film was reportedly shot using an iPhone 15 promises a frenzied doomscroll realism.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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That means buyers may finally get a break after several years of frenzied sellers’ markets, Palmer told USA TODAY.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The slide below show’s how Palo Alto’s feverish acquisition binge has outpaced rival Cisco’s.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Meanwhile, tornado activity has started in 2025 at a feverish pace, with preliminary reports of more than 700 tornadoes by early May.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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“Overexcited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexcited. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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