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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I spoke to her only once a few years ago as she and Garth Brooks were hyping a country-music awards show they were set to co-host.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
All around her, she says, people were hyping it up.
From New York Times ● Apr. 28, 2022
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
