hyped; hyping
1
: to promote or publicize extravagantly
hyping this fall's TV lineup
1
slang
: a narcotics addict
2
slang
: hypodermic
Synonyms of hype
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Examples of hype in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the prelaunch hype for the new cell phone translated into phenomenal sales numbers on release day
Verb (1)
the auto company has been hyping its forthcoming line of hybrids for almost a year now
Verb (2)
the TV writers tried to hype interest in the fading soap opera with flashy new plotlines
Noun (2)
a derelict building that's now a shooting gallery for heroin hypes
scattered inside the abandoned building were hypes and other signs of drug use
Adjective
a couple of the tracks on the album feature some really hype vocals
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Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Because after all, despite a bottle’s availability or the hype surrounding it, that is the most important thing.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Groups of friends are constantly hyping each other up and hyping up strangers too.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Jake Ciely, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike looked like classic post-hype breakout candidates.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022
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Noun
After all, when placed on a marquee, this punctuation mark signifies that a film will contain an exceptional array of excitement, thrills, and shock, heightening our expectations — as well as our disappointment when (as often happens) the hype isn’t delivered.
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Because after all, despite a bottle’s availability or the hype surrounding it, that is the most important thing.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Players tried to hype themselves up in the locker room by blasting music.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Groups of friends are constantly hyping each other up and hyping up strangers too.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Also, the various injuries to Orioles hitters have Coby Mayo as a potential post-hype sleeper and Blaze Alexander as a middle infield option.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike looked like classic post-hype breakout candidates.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022
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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hype. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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