keyed

past tense of key

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Recent Examples of keyed Malik Nabers, meanwhile, made the best of his opportunities, with 5 catches for 71 yards, but Washington’s defense keyed on him all afternoon, frustrating his ability to make big plays. Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media. Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025 In fall 2024, now-pro personnel director AJ Durso keyed in on San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga, whose contract was set to expire in the offseason. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025 Another bullpen meltdown keyed Friday night’s 11-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners, spoiling a game in which the Mets overcame three different deficits and got two home runs from Francisco Lindor. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025 The president is particularly keyed into the data amid growing signs that his unprecedented tariffs strategy is disrupting the economy. Rob Wile, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025 Beyond the headline numbers, investors will be keyed into Cisco's orders and commentary around its AI products, along with its guidance for fiscal 2026. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keyed
Verb
  • This amendment, if reconciled with the Senate, would prohibit the Pentagon from developing a privatized or subscription-based missile defense intercept capability.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Their reunion on this UK tour is a sign that the brothers have finally reconciled.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Harris, a former state constitutional officer, is receiving protection coordinated by the agency in response to current concerns, sources told the Washington Examiner.
    Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
  • These contributors would be part of a global data supply chain, coordinated not by a central corporation, but by cryptographic protocols and community governance.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Keyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keyed. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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