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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

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

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

"What it's forced everybody to do is to be hyper vigilant about the news," said Interactive Brokers analyst Steve Sosnick.

From Barron's Mar. 6, 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

The energy of the band and the crowd made me feel like there were hyper butterflies trapped inside me.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez




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