as in increased
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the TV writers tried to hype interest in the fading soap opera with flashy new plotlines
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to provide publicity for
the auto company has been hyping its forthcoming line of hybrids for almost a year now
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Recent Examples of hyped
Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang get the crowd hyped during an interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers on June 11 in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
But Anik did acknowledge the circumstances that kept Freedom 250 from being the super-card it was hyped to be.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Last year’s Hetero Awesome Fest in downtown Boise was widely hyped but sparsely attended.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Glover hyped new music in 2015, but has yet to make an official announcement.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Property owners across the region who looked to score big off Airbnb listings during the World Cup are not seeing as much interest as initially hyped, according to some local real estate experts.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
But Texas had the country's most expensive roster in 2025, including one of the most hyped, and expensive, quarterbacks in decades, and went 9-3 and missed the playoffs.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
In fact, a hybrid solution may not always be the sustainable compromise it’s hyped to be.
—Alanah Mitchell, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
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So while some fans teared up at her lyrics and others beamed with excitement, everyone was hyped to experience Rodrigo’s new album.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang get the crowd hyped during an interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers on June 11 in New York City.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
But Anik did acknowledge the circumstances that kept Freedom 250 from being the super-card it was hyped to be.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Last year’s Hetero Awesome Fest in downtown Boise was widely hyped but sparsely attended.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Glover hyped new music in 2015, but has yet to make an official announcement.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Property owners across the region who looked to score big off Airbnb listings during the World Cup are not seeing as much interest as initially hyped, according to some local real estate experts.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 8 June 2026
But Texas had the country's most expensive roster in 2025, including one of the most hyped, and expensive, quarterbacks in decades, and went 9-3 and missed the playoffs.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
In fact, a hybrid solution may not always be the sustainable compromise it’s hyped to be.
—Alanah Mitchell, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyped
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Rainbow flick The chances of seeing this skill — some might call it a circus act — being performed at the World Cup this summer increased significantly on the back of Neymar being named in the Brazil squad.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Economic output has also increased, up 24% over the same period, government data show.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Yet, all the white men eligible for a promotion to the rank of General were promoted.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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The Vegas Golden Knights have promoted Ryan Craig to head coach, replacing John Tortorella, the club announced Wednesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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On a sunny day in late May, a brand-new Mazda CX-5 was accelerated to about 40 mph and driven toward a stationary object with the express purpose of testing whether the vehicle would hit it.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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China’s economic imbalance worsened in May as retail sales fell at the fastest pace in years, while industrial output accelerated, new data showed.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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In May, two of Lan’s Hermes handbags were sold via online auction, fetching about $539,000.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The Wall Street Journal reported that 30-second ad spots during hydration breaks were being sold for approximately $200,000.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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The cabin was expanded to include sleep spaces and communal dining areas for ski students—thousands of Icelanders would pass through every summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The legacy of rules dates back to 1972, initially shaped by choreographer Texie Waterman and expanded during Suzanne Mitchell's directorship from 1976 to 1989.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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That rare combination boosted both demand and buying power, sending homes flying off the market and prices rising.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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That victory boosted the Americans into the Round of 16.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The actor’s ensemble was augmented by the delicate pieces of diamond jewelry D’Arcy used to accessorize their look, totaling to more than $65,000.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This documentary follows the recording during a six-day period in 2025 and, augmented by Bareilles’ trademark openness, expounds on the personal hardships and grief the songstress/actress endured the past several years.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The accusations against Burton have raised questions about his criminal background and the vetting process city officials use before hiring someone for Safe Streets.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Alex Call’s nice running catch of Edgar Quero’s foul down the left-field line ended the inning and raised the stakes.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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“Hyped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyped. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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