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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as in promoted
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
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
But this new finding in Jezero is arguably stronger evidence, but it's not being hyped up the way that ALH84001 was.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Bolstered by a lightweight monocoque incorporating titanium and carbon fiber, the Bolide presents a sci-fi aesthetic that complements what are hyped to be otherworldly performance figures.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
One play Lauter gets hyped for and would like to see even more of is the tight end screen, which features the offense showing pass protection to the defense before setting up a short swing pass to a guy with blockers in front.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
The 27-year-old signal-caller hyped up Davis during his postgame interview with NBC Sports' Maria Taylor.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Andrews hyped it over the weekend during her NFL broadcast duties.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Carmelo Hayes Miz was extra hyped for Carmelo Hayes’ entrance.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Cheerleaders hyped up the energy while reruns of past games played on a giant screen.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
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Never had a free agency decision been so hyped, so closely watched.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
But this new finding in Jezero is arguably stronger evidence, but it's not being hyped up the way that ALH84001 was.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Bolstered by a lightweight monocoque incorporating titanium and carbon fiber, the Bolide presents a sci-fi aesthetic that complements what are hyped to be otherworldly performance figures.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
One play Lauter gets hyped for and would like to see even more of is the tight end screen, which features the offense showing pass protection to the defense before setting up a short swing pass to a guy with blockers in front.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2025
The 27-year-old signal-caller hyped up Davis during his postgame interview with NBC Sports' Maria Taylor.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Andrews hyped it over the weekend during her NFL broadcast duties.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
Carmelo Hayes Miz was extra hyped for Carmelo Hayes’ entrance.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Cheerleaders hyped up the energy while reruns of past games played on a giant screen.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Hyped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyped. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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