KEY (UP) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

key (up)

verb

Definition of key (up)

as in to set off

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The heist goes wrong when one sister injures her back and ends up trapped on the second floor, setting off an increasingly frantic bid to get out before the homeowner comes home.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
The death of the youthful, charismatic Kennedy, leaving behind his young family, set off a wave of national mourning.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of set off

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The shooter was motivated by misinformation about the Covid vaccine.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Even so, the comparatively young, who are motivated more by the prospect of becoming the next leader than by simply retaining their current privileges, will have the advantage.

— Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of motivate

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Naturally, any top executive is going to do their best to downplay any failures and pump up whatever comes next.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
In the wild west of the crypto world, a rug pull is a con job where developers pump up the value of a token and then suddenly vanish with the investor funds.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of pump up

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My intent was to inspire him to think about how family events are really important.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
And with The Odyssey putting Homer's world back into the pop-culture spotlight, travelers inspired to plan their own Greek adventure now have one more reason to look beyond the islands.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of inspire

Verb

Communication with team members is a priority, and I get energized by being with the team.

— Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Choose from energizing citrus, cooling eucalyptus and peppermint, calming lavender or a variety pack with five different scents – an easy way to add a little luxury to your daily routine.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of energize

Verb

Compliant Technologies says the devices function as a normal pair of patrol gloves until officers press a switch to activate their electrical mode.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
The attacker on the other side of the keyboard would likely be able to activate the mechanisms in the credential management app to log in to a site or download all the passwords.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026

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