hype
verb (used with object)
to stimulate, excite, or agitate (usually followed byup ).
is hyping
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present progressiveof hype (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It seems as though everyone is hyping up the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership title race.
From BBC ● May 12, 2026
Reese Witherspoon is hyping A.I. again, and American authors have a few thoughts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
The company is hyping the launch of an oral version of Wegovy, which it has slow-walked for years, as a rival to Lilly’s experimental weight-loss pill orforglipron.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
For his part, Mr. Christie is hyping up the idea he plans to beat Mr. Trump up on the debate stage.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
But now, Amazon is hyping a restock of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition on Twitter, one set for Wednesday, March 30th, at 11AM ET / 8AM PT.
From The Verge ● Mar. 29, 2022
