psych (up)

verb

ˈsīk How to pronounce psych (up) (audio)
Definition of psych (up)next
as in to brace
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition

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  1. brace
  2. fortify
  3. ready
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  • The protest came as the BBC braces to announce further cuts next week, with director general Matt Brittin planning to address staff in a Town Hall on Wednesday, expected to be chaired by Radio 4 Today show host Anna Foster.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
  • And Lee Chang-Dong’s Possible Love anchors a bracing social critique with two electrically human lead performances.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of brace
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  • In August, Bonnaroo, the beloved Tennessee festival, was canceled to take a break and fortify the grounds after back to back years of heavy storms.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Residents stacked sandbags to fortify beachfront shops and evacuated their homes in some coastal areas on Thursday.
    — Eugene Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortify
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  • These consumer intentions were revealed as the retail industry readies for a holiday shopping season marked by more intense holiday promotions as shoppers seek discounts as a way to offset inflationary prices.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Last month, a judge denied Anthony's motion for a new trial, though the family is readying another appeal.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of ready
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“Psych (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psych%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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