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hyper

[hahy-per] / ˈhaɪ pər /












ADJECTIVE
overexcited
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"When we inactivate these neurons, the mice become hyper distractable," Kothari said.

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 2026

"More than half experienced physical symptoms including difficulty sleeping, headaches or excessive tiredness, while nearly two thirds reported behavioural changes such as distrusting others or hyper vigilance," Halkon said.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

In this room, I am at times unsettled, at once tracking the movements of the actors while attempting to remain hyper aware of any sudden touch or scent.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

“This is a hyper sensitive topic,” said Mike Mayo, a bank analyst at Wells Fargo.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 24, 2026

She was as hyper as I was and super flexible as a gymnast, and her playful antics during practice made me laugh.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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