hyped 1 of 2

verb (1)

past tense of hype
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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hyped

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verb (2)

past tense of hype
as in promoted
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
Verb
Taylor-Whitfield, a senior offensive tackle, hyped up the crowd with his thoughts on the offensive line. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026 The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, much hyped by the president, has taken over downtown Washington. — Liam Scott, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026 Despite rebounding with the wildly entertaining F9 in 2021, the Fast franchise fumbled the 10th chapter, which underperformed at the box office and didn’t exactly get fans hyped for the follow-up. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026 In my opinion, Nordstrom’s home sale doesn’t get hyped enough. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 The events, often hyped online and captured in videos on social media, have led to shootings, theft and vandalism. — Safiyah Riddle, Fortune, 25 July 2026 Many players are hyped, and a few actually live up to the hype. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 24 July 2026 So there’s been a lot to get hyped about around the NHL this summer. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026 No game will be more hyped — or more scrutinized — than a Day 1 battle between AJ Dybantsa’s Washington Wizards and Darryn Peterson’s Utah Jazz. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyped
  1. increased
  2. promoted
  3. accelerated
  4. sold
  5. expanded
  6. boosted
  7. augmented
  8. raised
Verb
  • Additionally, writing longer, more detailed descriptions of concerns (over 100 words) significantly increased response rates.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Overall, the budget increased by $720,000 since September 2025, Korfanta said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of increased
Verb
  • The same year, Martin was promoted to president and general manager of the station.
    — Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2026
  • By 2011, Bayliss was promoted to CEO of Virgin Group, overseeing a sprawling portfolio that includes an airline, telecommunications giant, gym chain, and commercial space-tourism business.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of promoted
Verb
  • China accelerated its domestic chipmaking efforts after Washington tightened restrictions on Huawei Technologies in 2020, cutting the company off from TSMC.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Prince was able to free the ATV and accelerated toward the deputy, striking him and knocking him to the ground.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • The Yellow Affair has also sold Árru to international territories including Angel Distribution (Denmark), Bíó Paradís (Iceland), Filmwelt (Germany, Austria), Fivia (Ex-Yugoslavia), Otaku Mtü (Baltics), Palace (Australia / New Zealand).
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Tatcha’s top three stock keeping units today include its $74 Dewy Skin Cream, one jar of which is sold every 30 seconds, as well as the lightweight Water Cream and Rice Wash face wash, priced at $74 and $40, respectively.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sold
Verb
  • Chinese manufacturers have expanded from areas including etching and deposition into ion implantation, inspection and metrology, according to Goldman.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • His father, Charles, had expanded the New Jersey real estate development business his grandfather, a Polish Holocaust survivor, had begun after starting out as a construction laborer.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of expanded
Verb
  • The continent's sweltering summer has meanwhile boosted demand for air conditioning and other energy-hungry appliances at a time when demand for gas, widely used for Europe's heating and cooking needs, naturally falls.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the impact for populations the organization serves, Iyer said the promise of Daisy Chain Fields has boosted morale among NWLC staff during an extremely difficult time in America.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of boosted
Verb
  • SiriusXM launched a dedicated Dolly Parton Tribute Channel (105) built around her music and related artists and collaborators, augmented by listener recollections.
    — Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Even Jeremy Allen White, the actor known in part for a steamy Calvin Klein underwear campaign that flaunted his very real muscles, has been augmented by this pocket of the internet.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of augmented
Verb
  • Saturday’s result raised UNC’s floor more than its ceiling in my eyes.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • He was raised Catholic and served as an altar boy, according to his older sister Maridale Powell, 89.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of raised

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“Hyped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyped. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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