1
as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation
She's pretty keyed up from all that coffee.
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as in worried
feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty
He was all keyed up for his first day at the new job.
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Recent Examples of keyed up
Resets can be used during warm-ups, after workouts, between stressful meetings or anytime your body feels keyed up.
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keyed up
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Meanwhile, Dan is excited about his new collaboration with Ben Affleck.—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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This morning, my daughter woke up incredibly excited.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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Her advice to anyone who is worried about giant hogweed is to take steps to identify it.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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So, should human artists be worried?—
Stephy Chung,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The grounds lean into a romantic, almost pastoral mood, with wildflower gardens, a freeform heated pool, and both a guest cottage and a finished pool house.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bake on the middle rack of the heated oven until the top is puffed and lightly golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Virginia made one last push, cutting TCU’s lead to 65-55, but the Horned Frogs quickly delivered the knockout blow as Miles knocked down a 3 and Suarez hit sophomore center Clara Silva for a layup to end Virginia’s hopes of another upset.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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In the video of the altercation, which was broken into clips and cross-posted across social media platforms, Peters and the woman are hanging out when Lentz arrives, upset.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Trump has long agitated for changes at CNN, and members of his cabinet, including War Secretary Pete Hegseth, have openly cheered for an Ellison takeover of CNN.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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There was also no difference in safety outcomes, such as unplanned removal of a ventilator or other action from agitated patients.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
17 Mar. 2026
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Even small amounts of mercury can cause severe damage to the nervous, digestive and immune systems, as well as to the lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Four more years of antibiotics made Morales nervous.—
Eric Boodman,
STAT,
23 Mar. 2026
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The forthcoming guide, which education officials have described as a first step toward a more comprehensive handbook to be issued at a later date, is coming as families and teachers are deeply divided and anxious about the potential — and pitfalls — of the new technology.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The promise was also made that the songs would speak to, and/or distract from, the anxious state of the world.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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For this reason, farmers and consumers alike are struggling to know what steps to take in an increasingly troubled economy.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Several lawmakers are troubled that EMS response times are not more readily accessible, as they are published in a yearly report issued by the Office of Emergency Medical Services.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Keyed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keyed%20up. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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