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
Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The book comes at a critical time in politics, months out from the midterm elections that decide control of Congress and an already much hyped, but so far nonexistent, bench of Democrats that may have an interest in running for president in 2028.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Both days were hyped as very high risk for tornado production.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Ultrabillionaire Jeff Bezos on Wednesday hyped artificial intelligence, blamed government meddling for economic woes and broadly defended himself and his mega-rich peers in an exclusive interview with CNBC.
—Kevin Breuninger,annie Palmer, CNBC, 20 May 2026
White also announced that Paddy Pimblett will return to face Benoit Saint-Denis, and hyped heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson will make his UFC debut against Elisha Ellison.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon was hyped up during Game 1 of the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers second-round matchup at Madison Square Garden on May 4.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 14 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
Verb
The sprinting, swimming and weightlifting event that allows athletes to take performance-enhancing drugs held its inaugural event in Las Vegas, where organizers had hyped the competition as a PED-friendly Olympics with high drama, big purses and shattered records.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 30 May 2026
The book comes at a critical time in politics, months out from the midterm elections that decide control of Congress and an already much hyped, but so far nonexistent, bench of Democrats that may have an interest in running for president in 2028.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2026
Both days were hyped as very high risk for tornado production.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Ultrabillionaire Jeff Bezos on Wednesday hyped artificial intelligence, blamed government meddling for economic woes and broadly defended himself and his mega-rich peers in an exclusive interview with CNBC.
—Kevin Breuninger,annie Palmer, CNBC, 20 May 2026
White also announced that Paddy Pimblett will return to face Benoit Saint-Denis, and hyped heavyweight prospect Gable Steveson will make his UFC debut against Elisha Ellison.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon was hyped up during Game 1 of the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers second-round matchup at Madison Square Garden on May 4.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 14 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyped
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Ghirri’s oversize Polaroids, which increased the usual scale of his modest images to roughly tabloid size, were mounted on hefty support columns clad in coir, a jute-like material used for doormats, obviously intended to thwart any suggestion of monumentality.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Local leaders in Greeley say demand for power has increased significantly in recent decades.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office authorized the company to do business in Missouri in February, shortly after Kehoe promoted his plan to eliminate the state income tax during his annual State of the State address in January.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Wannstedt hired him as a graduate assist and promoted him to secondary/cornerbacks coach in 2008.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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This trend accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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New research suggests that both too little and too much sleep may be linked to accelerated biological aging.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
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To make matters messier, Danson and Goldberg’s romance was cooling off and the two actually tried to get out of the Friars roast, but the club said the tickets had been sold and the show must go on.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In corporate news, shares in Universal Music Group were seen down 6% following reports that Pershing Square had sold its stake in the group, after two failed takeover attempts.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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On Tuesday, Anthropic expanded the effort to include 150 organizations in more than 15 countries.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The word also figured heavily in the Alien and Sedition Acts, a set of four 18th century laws that restricted citizenship, expanded the president’s authority to detain and deport foreigners, and criminalized dissenting speech.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Stocks ended the week higher, boosted by gains in the technology sector and optimism over a ceasefire extension in the Middle East, and all three major market averages scored new intraday and closing records on Friday.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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Additionally, 23andMe struggled to license its tech to pharmaceutical companies, which could have boosted profits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 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 Adidas campaign star wore a brown halter gown by the American designer with a plunging neckline that landed at Mendes’ waist, augmented by a gold hardware embellishment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Might a generation raised on social media, a force often credited with hastening the death of theatrical moviegoing, instead prove to be its salvation?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Further negotiations between Israel and Lebanon scheduled this week in Washington raised speculation that the two sides could reach a new ceasefire, which Iran has demanded as a precondition of any broader diplomatic settlement with the US.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
31 May 2026
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