KEYING (UP) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

keying (up)

verb

present participle of key (up)

as in setting off

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Five seasons ago, Donald made the game-clinching play in the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, setting off a wild celebration in their home stadium.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
He was accused not of pulling the trigger, but of setting off the September 7, 1996 murder following the Mike Tyson-Bruce Seldon heavyweight championship at the MGM Grand.

— John L. Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of setting off

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When showing a complex picture with many different hues next to each other, though, pumping up the output of individual LED colors can cause the edges of those hues to tint and warp.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Several stock indexes, including the NASDAQ 100, also relaxed rules for how soon new issues could be included, further pumping up demand.

— John Ruwitch, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of pumping up

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Determined, Teagan bulldozes her way through the boathouse, eventually becoming the team’s coxswain, the only non-rowing member who is tasked with steering, managing the race plan and motivating the rest of the team.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
In other words, setting direction, then guiding, persuading and motivating others, isn’t enough anymore.

— Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of motivating

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Sunlight streams in brighter, energizing the home, and your whole exterior gets a fresh lift.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
But its real essence is pure escapism, whether dangling from a mountain while rappelling or relaxing in the impeccable spa with its energizing hammam rituals and fragrant frankincense oils.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of energizing

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This has included pumping water from the Sea of Galilee, activating groundwater wells and using national water reserves.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
The Athletic reported on Sunday that Mateta was in dispute with Palace over the final year of his contract, which is set to expire next summer, with Palace activating an option to extend his deal by a further year last December.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of activating

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The adjacent zip line provided some heart-quickening entertainment.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Definition of quickening

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