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hyper

[hahy-per] / ˈhaɪ pər /












ADJECTIVE
overexcited
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In total darkness and my senses hyper alert, any conversation we had bounced off the walls of what felt like a never-ending tunnel.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

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

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 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

While the subject matter is drawn from traditional Japanese art and the other materials are ancient in their legacy, these quiet meditations are hyper contemporary.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

A decade and a half later, I was still that hyper, bouncing girl that my mom had enrolled in gymnastics classes so I’d have a place to burn off all that excess energy.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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