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hyper

[hahy-per] / ˈhaɪ pər /












ADJECTIVE
overexcited
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The owners of the Jackdaw gas platform in the North Sea say it is "hyper critical" that the UK government approves production to avoid the risk of domestic supply shortages this winter.

From BBC Jul. 8, 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

"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

At Bannon’s, if I started getting really hyper, Rachel was the one who’d settle me down and tell me to focus.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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