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Traditional MCDM methods often face challenges due to uncertainty and interdependencies among criteria. This paper presents a novel framework that combines the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) with random hypergraphs to enhance decision processes. In TOPSIS, asymmetry in criterion interactions is typically managed by assigning different weights, while for independent criteria, Euclidean distance introduces geometric symmetry, treating all dimensions (criteria) equally when calculating an alternative\u2019s distance from ideal or negative-ideal solutions. Although assigning weights can partially address asymmetry caused by interdependencies and uncertainties among criteria, it cannot fully account for uncertainty in data and criteria interactions. Our approach integrates random hypergraphs to better capture these relationships, offering a more refined representation of decision problems and improving the robustness of the decision-making process. In this method, we first capture criteria interactions in a random hypergraph. Using properties of the graph and input data, the algorithm then generates weights for interacted groups of criteria. These weights, termed \u201cdynamic weights\u201d, adapt in response to changes in criteria interactions and data, forming the basis for a generalized TOPSIS algorithm. A comparative study with illustrative examples highlights the advantages of this enhanced TOPSIS framework, showing how random hypergraphs expand its analytical capabilities. 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