1
as in loaded
being under the influence of a recreational drug
killed in an attempted robbery by some hopped-up hoodlum
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2
as in enthusiastic
showing urgent desire or interest
the parents get almost as hopped-up about Christmas as the kids
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopped-up
Adjective
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While both teams chase Kansas City in the loaded AFC, Buffalo’s win could prove pivotal come January.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025 -
The Gators entered the game ranked 13th in the nation and appeared primed to make a run in the loaded SEC, but things have obviously taken a tumultuous turn for Billy Napier's group.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The opposition leader maintains close ties with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, one of the most enthusiastic proponents in the Cabinet of this particular naval buildup.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the same piece from Heyman, Phillies president of baseball operations David Dombrowski gave an even more enthusiastic quote about a potential Schwarber reunion.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When at ports, the crew does everything from deck tours and day sails to maintenance, such as fixing a stove, sewing a ripped sail or doing laundry.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The end of the footage shows a man in a ripped shirt trying to leave before being punched in the face by a woman.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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In high school, Kirk became an avid listener of conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh, per NBC News.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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These restaurants and dives, located in live music and entertainment across the Front Range, were recommended by friends and readers of The Denver Post, as well as avid concertgoers.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Once viewers are seemingly hooked on HBO Max, WBD would ideally like to charge more.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even stranger, the appendage is covered in hooked protusions at its tip.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This year’s Fall Preview consists of all the entertainment — from TV to video games to theater — that Vulture writers and editors are excited to consume this season.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The inclusion created viral moments around social media with BLACKPINK’s global fanbase excited to see the song’s inclusion and the Shazam charts showing clear curiosity from viewers to find out more about the music.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, the AmCham Shanghai survey found 14% of the respondents reported the environment for foreign businesses in China was worsening, with the tech sector seeing the highest challenges at 31% of industry respondents.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Employees are eager to experiment with AI tools, but unclear policies and a lack of training fuel secrecy instead of confidence.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wrapped in a bulky down jacket, Putin greeted residents eager to meet him.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Hopped-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopped-up. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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