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Recent Examples of Synonyms for keying (up)
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In the finale, Rick shoots Jim, setting off a line of crossfire that ultimately kills his girlfriend Chelsea (Amy Lou Wood) before Sritala (Lek Patravadi) reveals that Jim was actually Rick’s father.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025 -
One of his owners had gotten home from work and didn’t see him, setting off a search for clues.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Even the normally surefire element of a score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, with its blasts of dissonance pumping up the squirm factor, adds to the heavy-going effect of a movie that seems to go out of its way to be grating.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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The company started pumping up its website during the pandemic when people were not shopping stores.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
27 Aug. 2025
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Many of these leaders have never been equipped with the right tools and expertise to build a psychologically safe and motivating culture where different perspectives and backgrounds can create synergy.—
Csaba Toth,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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For some, of course, the practical benefits are still motivating.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ensure Tasks Play To Employees' Strengths Leaders play a crucial role in proactively preventing employee burnout by ensuring their team members are engaged in fulfilling, energizing work.—
Clare Miller,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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How creatine works Creatine plays an essential support role in energizing the cells for brain activity, muscle contractions, and even immune responses.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
2 Sep. 2025
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That’s why activating existing natural strengths not only boosts the leader’s self-confidence but also instills trust in the team.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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For example, one brain imaging study found that activating opioid receptors in the hypothalamus (often called the control coordinating center of the brain) partially helped with resetting the body’s internal temperature for postmenopausal women.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Keying (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keying%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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