pepped (up)

past tense of pep (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepped (up)
stimulated
Verb
  • The researchers found that adjusting the concentration of these antigens on the viral structure changed how effectively the vaccine stimulated an immune response.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike collagen, which is more abundant in the skin and can be stimulated as its levels decline with age, elastin is harder to replenish.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
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“Pepped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepped%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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