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hyper

[hahy-per] / ˈhaɪ pər /












ADJECTIVE
overexcited
Synonyms
















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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

“This is a hyper sensitive topic,” said Mike Mayo, a bank analyst at Wells Fargo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Much of this imagery is hyper unrealistic and intended to glorify rather than mislead.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

You need to stop getting so hyper and take things more calmly.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones




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