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
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
Meanwhile, this is the latest campaign for Pulisic, 27, who has been helping to get fans hyped for the upcoming tournament, which plays out from June 11 to July 19 across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 2 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
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
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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
Meanwhile, this is the latest campaign for Pulisic, 27, who has been helping to get fans hyped for the upcoming tournament, which plays out from June 11 to July 19 across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 2 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyped
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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As Korean stocks have surged, their weightings in global and emerging-market benchmarks have increased sharply, forcing many active fund managers to trim positions to stay within portfolio and risk limits, investors told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 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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This boosted overall national growth even as stock prices for key corporations involved would tumble by 70% or more in the coming decade.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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By contrast, William Mott’s Chief Wallabee’s role in the race can be boosted by his post position, and the trainer has added blinkers this evening to help his athlete’s concentration when the going gets tough.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
6 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 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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Lenny, who was born and raised on Maui, caught his first wave at Cove Park in Kihei at age four, was windsurfing by age six, and was tackling giant waves in his teens.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Filings show that between January and March, Schmidt raised about $177,000.—
Matthew Kelly
Updated June 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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“Hyped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyped. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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