hyped; hyping
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: to promote or publicize extravagantly
hyping this fall's TV lineup
1
slang
: a narcotics addict
2
slang
: hypodermic
Synonyms of hype
Relevance
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Examples of hype in a Sentence
Noun (1)
the prelaunch hype for the new cell phone translated into phenomenal sales numbers on release day
Verb (1)
the auto company has been hyping its forthcoming line of hybrids for almost a year now
Verb (2)
the TV writers tried to hype interest in the fading soap opera with flashy new plotlines
Noun (2)
a derelict building that's now a shooting gallery for heroin hypes
scattered inside the abandoned building were hypes and other signs of drug use
Adjective
a couple of the tracks on the album feature some really hype vocals
Recent Examples on the Web
The Sports Desk, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
After years of hype and preparation, Formula 1’s new technical era for 2026 got underway this week in Barcelona in somewhat unusual fashion.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
When Bonilla, Heller, and their stars Rob Lowe, Gillian Jacobs, and Will Brill visited the IndieWire Studio, presented by Dropbox, the day of their Sundance premiere, the group gamely tried to hype their new film without spilling its craziest secret.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike looked like classic post-hype breakout candidates.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022
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Noun
Games and the hype around them are huge cultural touchpoints.
—The Sports Desk, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
After years of hype and preparation, Formula 1’s new technical era for 2026 got underway this week in Barcelona in somewhat unusual fashion.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
Beyond the watch nights, Magie’s Valentine’s-week programming also includes Pitch A Friend evenings (at Coconut Grove) where friends take the mic to hype up great singles, and a Galentine’s floral design workshop (at Little River) paired with wines and bites from chef Ivan Barros.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
When Bonilla, Heller, and their stars Rob Lowe, Gillian Jacobs, and Will Brill visited the IndieWire Studio, presented by Dropbox, the day of their Sundance premiere, the group gamely tried to hype their new film without spilling its craziest secret.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The Billikens are my post-hype breakout team.
—The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Patrick Queen and Justin Madubuike looked like classic post-hype breakout candidates.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2022
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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hype. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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