as in to set off
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for key (up)
Verb
-
With the country cash-strapped, the Arab Spring of 2011 set off a wave of mass migration into Europe, which coincided with the widespread perception that the extra numbers were placing further strains on already creaking resources of jobs, housing and healthcare.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026 -
Prosecutors said that the group launched a premeditated terror attack on the detention facility inspired by antifa ideology, by setting off fireworks, vandalizing property, and shooting at police officers who responded.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Verb
-
He is motivated in part by the fact that his two young kids don’t have a nearby park to play in.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
-
This state House seat is largely within the new 25th Congressional District, where both parties will spend millions to motivate voters.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Verb
-
The 2025 memoir garnered high praise from bestseller-inducing trifecta Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and Jenna Bush Hager.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
-
From $1,100 Consider this a calming antidote to Queenstown’s adrenaline-inducing thrills.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
Guy, whose fastball has reached 91 mph and sits in the high 80s, was pumped up to pitch as the raucous, standing-room only crowd electrified the ballpark’s atmosphere.—
Richard Dunn,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
-
This will pump up the humidity again and bring the threat for strong/severe evening storms.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
-
Jones Family Deputies did not provide information on a suspect or motive in the shooting.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
-
At the time of writing, police have not identified a suspect or motive in her case.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
12 June 2026
Verb
-
Thomas Tuchel was appointed with the simple task of coaching England to a World Cup win, and England showed early signs of his tactical acumen, but also his ability to inspire his players.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
-
Serving East African street food inspired by husband-and-wife owners Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere’s native Burundi, Waka delivers African flavors in small bites.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
This time, England triumphed, energizing its bid to end 60 years of hurt on the international stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
-
Hordes of soccer fans wearing Mexico and South Korea jerseys were walking down Olympic Boulevard energized but not alarmed in any way.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
Beliefs bump against reality as the emotional Moon activates your 9th House of Learning, quincunx combative Mars in your 4th House of Home.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
-
The previous phases decompress, mobilize and activate individual areas; this one integrates all of those aspects into coordinated, whole-body functional movement.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Key (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/key%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
