Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keying (up)
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026 -
Investors fear that the war will disrupt the Persian Gulf's energy industry for a long time, setting off a punishing wave of global inflation by keeping large amounts of oil and natural gas out of global markets.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Scammers start out by buying shares of a cheap stock but then convince others to buy big, pumping up the stock's value so the scammers can then sell their shares for huge profits.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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War has always been a time for propaganda, of demonizing the enemy and pumping up your side.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Have the original goals motivating the PDO been realized?—
Richard Dahlberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Players said the team's resilience has been inspired by McKinney, who, despite the diagnosis, continued to bring energy and encouragement to practices, motivating the team to push forward.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Ivišić twins, along with Stojaković, who had 21 points, were an energizing part of Illinois’ second-half surge Saturday, contributing a string of dunks that got the Illini crowd — and the bench — going.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Ambitious Mars trines Jupiter, the Greater Benefic, energizing your 10th House of Power and your analytical 2nd house.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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After activating his emergency lights and leaving his vehicle to assist the disabled car, officials say a passing vehicle caused another car to swerve onto the shoulder, fatally striking the man.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Starlink constellation has expanded dramatically in recent years, activating a milestone 10,000th satellite last week.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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In their study published in Friday's Science Advances, the scientists said the quickening rate of change is even more concerning than the raw numbers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ronen Tanchum Imagine being able to influence the weather merely by quickening your steps, lifting an arm or spinning around.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Keying (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keying%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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