hype
verb (used with object)
to stimulate, excite, or agitate (usually followed byup ).
had been hyping
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past perfect progressiveof hype.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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Fey had been hyping them up all morning, Forte says as he reaches for his own.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
Steven Frey of Univesco told The Post she had no idea that Shah had been hyping the property as her own on the show.
From Fox News ● Mar. 31, 2021
Scott had been hyping his “big announcement” since late last month, and those close to him were talking openly of his plans to run for Senate even before then.
From Slate ● Apr. 9, 2018
