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
Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Last year’s Hetero Awesome Fest in downtown Boise was widely hyped but sparsely attended.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Glover hyped new music in 2015, but has yet to make an official announcement.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
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
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But Anik did acknowledge the circumstances that kept Freedom 250 from being the super-card it was hyped to be.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Last year’s Hetero Awesome Fest in downtown Boise was widely hyped but sparsely attended.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 11 June 2026
Glover hyped new music in 2015, but has yet to make an official announcement.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
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
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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Newly promoted Bolton Wanderers are currently in talks to sign the versatile 22-year-old, with other Championship clubs also interested.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The vivid depiction of the shame and horror attendant on an imagined German invasion promoted conservative military goals.—
Ivan Kreilkamp,
JSTOR Daily,
10 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran has accelerated its executions of dissidents and activists, with the true number of victims likely obscured by the regime’s internet censorship and blackout.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Ohtani, of course, has accelerated this process.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Up to 13,000 grapevine plants potentially infected by the bacteria have been sold across a total of 24 Northern and Central California counties, the CDFA said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Bernardo Silva, for instance, made one appearance for Benfica before being sold to Monaco.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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In the race to replace Phil Serna, epidemiologist and former Sacramento mayoral candidate Flo Cofer expanded her sizable lead over rival and Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra compared to Friday’s returns.—
Reeti Malhotra
June 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Haiti’s vulnerable ports As Haiti’s armed gangs have expanded and become more powerful, concerns about the security of the country’s seaports have grown.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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That rare combination boosted both demand and buying power, sending homes flying off the market and prices rising.—
Chuck Bonfiglio,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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That victory boosted the Americans into the Round of 16.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The actor’s ensemble was augmented by the delicate pieces of diamond jewelry D’Arcy used to accessorize their look, totaling to more than $65,000.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 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 accusations against Burton have raised questions about his criminal background and the vetting process city officials use before hiring someone for Safe Streets.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Alex Call’s nice running catch of Edgar Quero’s foul down the left-field line ended the inning and raised the stakes.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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“Hyped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyped. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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