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hyper

[hahy-per] / ˈhaɪ pər /












ADJECTIVE
overexcited
Synonyms
















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Patients who lack the ability to access this diversity-generating process—including those suffering from a condition known as hyper IgM—remain dangerously vulnerable to infection and often require antibody infusions for life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 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

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

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

Mom offers in an overly hyper way, and she’s already speed-dialing my dad as she exits the bathroom.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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