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hype

[hahyp] / haɪp /
NOUN
extensive publicity
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And the hype that makes that possible is supplied, in part, by ordinary investors who don’t want to feel left out.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

"No question that there is a ton of hype around it. Nothing captures the imagination like space," which is why the stock "has generated excitement in ways that few other stocks can," Kennedy added.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Pull the Pin's social media manager Sharna Beveridge says she's not a massive football fan but is getting in the spirit thanks to the hype at work.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“There was a lot of hype, because he was different, loud and provocative,” said Murphy, a conservative who has advised former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and many other Republicans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

DJ Mustard’s beats blared from the speaker Todd kept in his locker, meant to hype up everyone for the battle ahead.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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