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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Buckeye by Patrick Ryan A fleeting moment of passion in post–VE Day Ohio binds Cal Jenkins and Margaret Salt, setting off a chain of secrets that spans generations.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Each one of the over 300 locations had to be 300 times less likely to fail than if there had been only one, pumping up the design, manufacturing and testing requirements – and inflating the cost.—
Martin Elvis,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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True, pumping up the dosage can give women an almost euphoric high, Christmas says.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
25 Dec. 2025
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The third factor motivating this type of heroic behavior was social ties.—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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Seeing this new generation rise is deeply motivating.—
Becca Brazil,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the end, Democratic voters appeared to side with Talarico’s argument that winning in Texas would require not only energizing the base but also persuading voters who have grown uncomfortable with Republican leadership.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Crockett argued that Democrats need to focus on energizing their base, betting that motivated voters in metropolises like Houston and Dallas could swamp Republicans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Stepping into a room that hot triggers an immediate stress reaction, activating the sympathetic arm of the nervous system, the fight-or-flight response.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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Many started online by going to the same shock site, and activating their own profile.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
5 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 10 Mar. 2026.
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