hypes 1 of 3

noun

plural of hype, slang
1
as in users
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally a derelict building that's now a shooting gallery for heroin hypes

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2
as in needles
a slender hollow instrument by which material is put into or taken from the body through the skin scattered inside the abandoned building were hypes and other signs of drug use

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hypes

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of hype
as in increases
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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hypes

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of hype
as in promotes
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 hypes
Verb
The actor behind Rhaenyra Targaryen hypes up the film in an interview with Entertainment Weekly for a House of the Dragon digital cover story. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026 In an Instagram video posted Monday by NBC, the Grammy winner hypes American women figure skaters competing at the games in Italy. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hypes
  1. users
  2. needles
  3. increases
  4. promotes
  5. addicts
  6. hypodermic needles
  7. accelerates
  8. sells
Noun
  • The differing inlay materials — such as mother of pearl, malachite and onyx — have been given different mystical meanings by social media users (helping with the wearer’s career, love life, friendships or finances, for example).
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The restrictions were lifted last week, ending a period of regulatory uncertainty that limited availability for users worldwide.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of users
Noun
  • From shabby apartments to art experiments to filthy needles—with echoes of Patti Smith and Rebecca Makkai—Adler conjures an era of sorrow borne by too many, too young.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Favorites like needles no more NO MORE BAGGAGE, pores no more PORE REFINER PRIMER and more are also available.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of needles
Verb
  • Airport officials say the new design increases the distance between the terminal and the nearest runway, currently as little as 257 feet, soon to be about 880 feet, bringing the airport into compliance with FAA standards.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Firejet production also increases Beyond collaborative combat aircraft, the expansion will increase production of Kratos’ Firejet family of aerial target systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of increases
Verb
  • Fiber helps support digestive health, promotes fullness, and may contribute to healthier blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026
  • The Roots 101 African American Museum promotes an understanding and appreciation of the achievements, contributions, and experiences of African Americans using exhibits, programs, and art, as does the Muhammad Ali Center.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of promotes
Noun
  • In the movie, set in the rolling hills of Meeks’s native central Ohio, a group of addicts get a second (or third or fourth) chance to make right in their lives.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 July 2026
  • His job was to collect money owed to that gang, and, after kicking down the doors of dealers and addicts, he got caught and sent upstate.
    — Rufus Walker, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2026
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  • For the avid gardener in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, stepping out the front door in the summer meant being assaulted by hordes of those flying hypodermic needles, ready to bore into her skin and leave itchy welts – and sometimes serious infections like malaria or Zika – behind.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
  • Some fans injected vodka into oranges with hypodermic needles.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Definition of hypodermic needles
Verb
  • That’s especially important for farmers because nitrogen fertilizers serve as a key nutrient for crops that accelerates growth and enhances yields during harvest, Sumner added.
    — Chase Hunter, Boston Herald, 6 July 2026
  • Chinese equipment manufacturer Zoomlion has unveiled five new-energy technology achievements spanning construction, mining, and agricultural machinery, as the company accelerates its shift toward low-emission heavy equipment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of accelerates
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  • SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Tractor Supply sells a wide variety of items, including grills, lawn mowers, ammunition, clothing, tools, gardening products, ATVs, horse saddles, kayaks and live chicks.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
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