as in to promote
to provide publicity for
the auto company has been hyping its forthcoming line of hybrids for almost a year now
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as in to increase
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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as in publicity
information released to the media that is designed to gain public attention or support for a person, business, or cause
the prelaunch hype for the new cell phone translated into phenomenal sales numbers on release day
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as in user
a person who regularly uses drugs especially illegally
a derelict building that's now a shooting gallery for heroin hypes
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as in needle
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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as in great
of the very best kind
a couple of the tracks on the album feature some really hype vocals
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Recent Examples of hype
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
Paramount is turning to social media influencers for help in hyping up the studio’s upcoming movie slate.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Ahead of the game, the team made a hype video with young kids recreating famous moments in playoff history.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 13 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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NBCUniversal is turning to Matt Damon to hype up Olympic fandom.
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Officials from Alibaba, Tencent, and Zhipu cautioned that despite the global hype surrounding Chinese AI — two Chinese AI unicorns went public last week — the sector is too stretched and lacks the resources to rival American giants OpenAI and Anthropic.
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The Billikens are my post-hype breakout team.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for hype
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The country's greatest resource is not oil beneath the ground, but people--inside and outside the country--who still care deeply about its future.—
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Newsom is certainly right that California is a great state and an economic engine unmatched by other states.—
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And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.—
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Once again, marble and soapstone, cited above, are excellent alternatives that will stand the test of time despite constant wear and tear.—
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Although a recent visit to Palo Alto’s Taverna was lackluster except for the awesome outdoor décor and cute waiters, its sister ship in Portola Valley is absolutely lovely, and the food more in line with expectation.—
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The first stop on this retrospective journey is the Cold War, a time marked by scientific breakthroughs that were both awesome and terrifying.—
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This has been a wonderful season.—
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Keep reading to discover all of the wonderful possibilities this tiny home unlocks, for just $9,800.—
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Special mention must be made of the in-room minibars, which are terrific, and so extensive that they are contained not within a single small fridge but an entire chest of drawers.—
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Lenert made a terrific save on a solid strike by JSerra midfielder Carter Biondolillo, with Lenert diving to his left to make the crucial stop in the second half.—
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Her hair continues to tell that fantastical story with Rapunzel-like length, the loosest waves, and casually wispy bangs.—
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Kendricks, in particular, was fantastic and made the game-winning pass breakup.—
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Boston College’s Grace Campbell (32 saves) was stellar as well, allowing just McGathey’s goal in the first period before a 14-save second carried a 1-1 tie into the third.—
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Combining stellar service with deep product and brand knowledge, while selling rare and hard-to-find brands from around the world.—
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Dave Archer was there for the entirety of Matt Ryan’s Falcons career, serving as the superb analyst on team radio broadcasts and sharing countless conversations over the course of Ryan’s 14-year career in Atlanta.—
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While imposing from the outside, their magnificent jewel-box innards are worth a browse—a superb, rather opulent retreat from the midday sun.—
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“Hype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hype. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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