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
Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The Devils have spent the last three years being hyped as a quasi-contender and have won just a single playoff game in that time.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Watchmaking’s infant terrible is back with another unexpected drop poised to get both sneakerheads and watch collectors equally hyped.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
Mane was hyped for her own brand of revenge after losing 1-0 last season against her father.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
That’s why he’s hyped up to collaborate with Schick, and get the conversation going.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
By making that trade, and draft-day decision Miami passed on taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, who was hyped as a generational safety.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
On Fox News, Essayli, sporting a blue FBI windbreaker, hyped the arrest of Orellana, a quiet, wiry man with a long mane of coal-black hair.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
The former had a couple of nice runs during live periods, including a touchdown near the goal line that got the coaching staff hyped up.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
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The energy was so high that everyone in the room was hyped and ready to party.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
The Devils have spent the last three years being hyped as a quasi-contender and have won just a single playoff game in that time.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Watchmaking’s infant terrible is back with another unexpected drop poised to get both sneakerheads and watch collectors equally hyped.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
Mane was hyped for her own brand of revenge after losing 1-0 last season against her father.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
That’s why he’s hyped up to collaborate with Schick, and get the conversation going.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
By making that trade, and draft-day decision Miami passed on taking Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, who was hyped as a generational safety.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
On Fox News, Essayli, sporting a blue FBI windbreaker, hyped the arrest of Orellana, a quiet, wiry man with a long mane of coal-black hair.
—A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026
The former had a couple of nice runs during live periods, including a touchdown near the goal line that got the coaching staff hyped up.
—Gabriel Duarte, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyped
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California alone spent $24 billion in 5 years fighting homelessness, yet the number of homeless increased.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Greek food has always been on the menu at Skippers, but the demand for it has increased over time.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Gelatin has been promoted as a simple tool to help support gut health, especially in wellness spaces.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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What Apple is accused of promising Apple introduced Apple Intelligence in June 2024 and promoted it as a major step forward for iPhone, iPad and Mac.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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The intense recruitment drive has accelerated since January, reflecting the increasingly crucial role of drone warfare in the conflict, now into its fifth year.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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Plans for how the offense, defense and special teams were going to look needed to be accelerated.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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This one-time mansion has changed hands over the years, and most recently was sold and renovated in July 2022 into a luxury self-checkout boutique with private suites, beautiful gardens, and a welcoming porch.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Unsold items are rarely thrown away immediately; they are often sent to outlet stores to be sold by the pound, listed online, or eventually sold in bulk to salvage buyers for resale, recycling, or repurposing.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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Efforts have picked up in recent years to limit ownership, including in Utah, where its Republican governor, Spencer Cox, signed a bill into law that expanded previous foreign restrictions.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Brazil’s criminal organizations Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital have expanded aggressively across the Amazon over the past decade and now dominate key trafficking corridors linking coca-growing regions in Colombia and Peru to Atlantic ports used to ship cocaine to Europe.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The war has boosted the price of oil and many other materials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The weak yen has boosted the competitiveness of exporters such as Toyota by making its products cheaper for foreign buyers and increasing the value of overseas profits when converted back into the currency.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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That visual vocabulary has been extended to the second season, augmented by a new black Daredevil suit with a red double D emblem on the chest—straight out of the 2010 Shadowland comic storyline.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
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Most of what would be free cash flow among Amazon , Alphabet , Meta and Microsoft is now being handed to the hardware providers, augmented by some borrowing.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Any Avs postseason game refereed by Kelly Sutherland automatically starts with one eyebrow raised.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Uhrman, who raised two children while building a successful career as a media and entertainment executive, speaks from experience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Hyped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyped. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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