as in to brace
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition
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Both clubs would be well advised to brace themselves for the long haul.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Coffee Talk, a trade publication about the coffee industry, reported in August that New York City cafés were bracing for price increases.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Once that decision is made, Posey and the rest of the Giants’ brass will shift its attention to fortifying their roster, generally, and their pitching depth, specifically.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The two have bonded over their desire to get better and their tireless work ethics, and that relationship has only been fortified as the years have progressed.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Time to ready the kitchen sink, Coach.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Building to the Big House big day As Michigan Stadium readies for its musical debutante moment, Rademacher has been soaking in the excitement firsthand.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Psych (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psych%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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