KEY (UP) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

key (up)

verb

Definition of key (up)

as in to set off

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Verb

Many who are bitten never develop an allergic reaction at all, while others become so sensitive that merely smelling hamburger smoke can set off a painful response.

— Andy Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
Come afternoon, drive 15 minutes to Odeceixe beach or set off on one of the nearby hiking trails, passing through small villages and farms.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of set off

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According to Kiewiet’s campaign website, the central issue that motivated her to run for office was education funding.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
For all his success, Sienkiewicz has never lost the sense of wonder at being able to do work that motivates himself personally.

— Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of motivate

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Bauers can take advantage of the drool-inducing matchup and hit a home run at nifty +364 odds.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
In the suit, WBD accuses Amazon of intentional interference with contractual relations; inducing breach of contract; intentional interference with prospective economic advantage; and unfair competition in violation of California law.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 July 2026

Definition of induce

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By Thursday, the Eastern Pacific trough that helped pump up the moisture earlier in the week will arrive, bringing a weak cold front and kicking off a late-week cooling trend.

— Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Curls reach their full potential with the addition of layers to pump up volume and body.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Definition of pump up

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Fans were inspired, and more big-name players followed, including Peter Beardsley, Keegan’s former Newcastle team-mate.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Wolverine works for Team X, a black-ops group (inspired by the team from the comics) fighting for mutant survival.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

Definition of inspire

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On July 21, Jupiter will meet with Uranus in a harmonious sextile, creating an energizing connection between our personal expansion and the changes available to us at this time.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Some of the day-to-day involvement is gone, along with the immediacy that made the early years so energizing.

— Dustin Lemick, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of energize

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Running beta code comes at the consumer’s own risk; diving into the settings to activate features not specifically enabled by Apple will increase that risk.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Air defenses were activated in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, according to state media.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

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