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Recent Examples of overexcited
Romy is headed to the office when the overexcited animal gets away from its owner and starts charging down the sidewalk right at her.
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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
For nervous, anxious, or overexcited dogs on the go, an all-natural supplement can help promote calm while traveling.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
Drone footage, which was first published by The U.S. Sun, showed large crowds of co-eds sprawled out across the beach, and a fun beach boxing bout with gloves, a ref and an overexcited crowd cheering them on.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2024
Though anticipating food can do the trick for mice, little Mickeys, and Minnies sometimes drop off unexpectedly when they get overexcited about social encounters or running on a wheel.
—Discover Magazine, 13 Jan. 2024
Experts have also observed similar kinds of overexcited behavior in wild species, such as elephants, too.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
McCann quickly identified that Irvin was overexcited, which the left-hander said was a product of the beginning of camp.
—Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2023
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
For nervous, anxious, or overexcited dogs on the go, an all-natural supplement can help promote calm while traveling.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
Drone footage, which was first published by The U.S. Sun, showed large crowds of co-eds sprawled out across the beach, and a fun beach boxing bout with gloves, a ref and an overexcited crowd cheering them on.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2024
Though anticipating food can do the trick for mice, little Mickeys, and Minnies sometimes drop off unexpectedly when they get overexcited about social encounters or running on a wheel.
—Discover Magazine, 13 Jan. 2024
Experts have also observed similar kinds of overexcited behavior in wild species, such as elephants, too.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
McCann quickly identified that Irvin was overexcited, which the left-hander said was a product of the beginning of camp.
—Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexcited
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Advertisement Prospective renters shouldn’t get too excited, however.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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And, in fact, the American consumer today, as well as corporate America, is quite excited about what the Trump administration is talking about, and the business environment is very positive.CBS News, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Forrest is a squirrel who has a tree nut allergy and can be hyperactive and impulsive.Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
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Children who were hyperactive in school may become restless and easily bored in work meetings as adults.Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Eczema and Psoriasis Eczema and psoriasis are chronic skin conditions that cause skin redness, irritation, and itch due to abnormal or overactive immune responses.58 Both eczema and psoriasis can cause dry patches of skin throughout the body, including on the feet.Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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What scientists do know is this: As in many autoimmune diseases, B cells become overactive and release autoantibodies, proteins that attack healthy tissue or recruit T cells to do their dirty work.ByJennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 14 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this month, a Manhattan jury acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny in the chokehold death last year of an agitated subway rider.Cedar Attanasio, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also planning to attend is Daniel Penny, a military veteran who was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide this week in the chokehold death of an agitated subway rider in New York.CBS News, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Real luxury in these hectic modern times is the chance to switch off and spend time in nature.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Social media went nuts over the news that both of you will be taking a break from filming after such a hectic couple of years.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Box office glory didn’t override the reservation enough Tony voters clearly had about its overwrought anthems, ungainly storytelling and heavy-handed politics.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Public spaces are upscale but not overwrought, with lots of inviting seating and dining spaces.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
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The weakness of the Biden administration’s policies was drowned out by frenzied attention to some Republicans’ objections to supporting Ukraine.Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
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Severe lightning, torrential rain and 70-mph winds sent the frenzied sellout crowd of 90,000 at Memorial Stadium scampering for cover.Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Trump torpedoes Johnson's deal after feverish GOP speculation House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) spending deal was already on life support Wednesday.Dave Lawler, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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These price charts for the software names that this morning made the new highs list have the look of feverish, speculative mania.John Navin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Overexcited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexcited. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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