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hyper

[hahy-per] / ˈhaɪ pər /












ADJECTIVE
overexcited
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“Right now, I’m still in hyper growth mode, even though I’m retired.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

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

From Science Daily Jun. 24, 2026

“Everyone’s hyper focused on the number of units,” Allman said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 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

They’re hyper, huddled together and squirming around like a bunch of preschoolers.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles




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