as in reconciled
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
her response was perfectly keyed to the situation
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Recent Examples of keyed
The 49ers are clearly poised for a new era of wide receivers, after several playoff runs were keyed by Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Sierra Canyon scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to take a one-run lead, keyed by an RBI double from Brayden Goldstein and a bases loaded walk.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s game-winning rally was keyed when shortstop Brooks Lee couldn’t field a slow grounder.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Livingston also keyed in on future All-Pro safety Jessie Bates III in 2018, as former Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis recalled.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Charlotte replied with an 8-0 run keyed by Brandon Miller.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Harpring keyed the win with a 40-point performance — by no means a rarity — and broke the GHSA’s all-time career points record in the opening minutes.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The next hitter, junior Michaela Hamilton — a Northwestern State (LA) pledge — followed with an RBI triple that keyed a three-run inning that pushed the Grapevine Faith lead to 4-0.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Not long after the Spurs had finished off the Bulls, Gilgeous-Alexander put the polishing touches on a 47-point outing that keyed OKC’s comeback overtime victory over Detroit.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Sierra Canyon scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to take a one-run lead, keyed by an RBI double from Brayden Goldstein and a bases loaded walk.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s game-winning rally was keyed when shortstop Brooks Lee couldn’t field a slow grounder.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Livingston also keyed in on future All-Pro safety Jessie Bates III in 2018, as former Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis recalled.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Charlotte replied with an 8-0 run keyed by Brandon Miller.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Harpring keyed the win with a 40-point performance — by no means a rarity — and broke the GHSA’s all-time career points record in the opening minutes.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The next hitter, junior Michaela Hamilton — a Northwestern State (LA) pledge — followed with an RBI triple that keyed a three-run inning that pushed the Grapevine Faith lead to 4-0.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Not long after the Spurs had finished off the Bulls, Gilgeous-Alexander put the polishing touches on a 47-point outing that keyed OKC’s comeback overtime victory over Detroit.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keyed
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Though Cher filed for divorce nine days after their union, the pair ultimately reconciled and welcomed their only child together, son Elijah, in 1976.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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By then, Vince had reconciled with his biological father, a successful wrestling promoter.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Manhattan Project coordinated the efforts of scientists, private companies, and America’s leaders.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Together, the developments mark a turning point for the joint city-county agency, which has coordinated housing and services for people experiencing homelessness across the region for decades.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Keyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keyed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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