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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  • Tropical Storm Moke is making its closest approach to Hawaii as the state braces for its second tropical threat in less than a week after deadly Hurricane Lala tore through parts of the islands.
    — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • And this morning, Americans are now bracing for an all-out trade war with one of our closest allies and also our neighbor to the north.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of brace
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  • The state’s growing population is increasing energy demands at the same time that more severe weather and high wildfire risk are driving the company to fortify its system for delivering power to its customers.
    — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Other art pieces are affixed to concrete pads, which helps fortify them.
    — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of fortify
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  • The zoo’s veterinary team collaborated with cancer specialists at nearby University of Liverpool to adapt an emerging treatment called electrochemotherapy, readying it for first-time use in a snake.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On Tuesday, OpenAI executives said the industry would need a more expansive strategy for readying itself for future models.
    — Deepa Seetharaman, USA Today, 19 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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