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hyper

[hahy-per] / ˈhaɪ pər /












ADJECTIVE
overexcited
Synonyms
















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"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

However, investors are also hyper focused on the companies they think could be put in a bind as the tech continues to perform better and better.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

The chocolate-chip pancakes dowsed in syrup have clearly only enhanced his hyper excitement.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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