hype
verb (used with object)
to stimulate, excite, or agitate (usually followed byup ).
were hyping
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past progressiveof hype.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission cautioned that some famous people were hyping the virtual currency sales known as initial coin offerings without disclosing that they had been paid to promote them.
From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2021
But Wall had made strides in recent months, and as recent as Wednesday, coaches and teammates were hyping up his return.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 2, 2020
"Everybody thought they were hyping this or overreacting," Thune said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 4, 2015
"My teammates were hyping me ... and when I get hot, I feel like nobody can guard me," Booker said.
From US News ● Jan. 15, 2015
At the same time, the Taksim Square protesters were hyping their own covered women.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2013
