as in to brace
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition
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Inspect mature trees with heavy or unbalanced limbs, which should be pruned or supported by cabling or bracing (a service provided by arborists).—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025 -
Immediate and widespread evacuations impacted over 2 million people as coastal towns braced for potential waves.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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These five startups represent a growing movement to fortify human and ecological systems against climate volatility.—
Marianne Lehnis,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many brands fortify soy milk with additional vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D and B12, to boost its nutritional value.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Donald Trump is readying an executive order that could set the White House on another collision course with Los Angeles officials.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Brookside is readying for the opening of Muy Caliente Mexican Grill, a restaurant taking over the old Brady & Fox spot at 751 E. 63rd St. Salvatore’s other spot, Providence Pizza, opened in Grandview in 2014 at 12925 U.S. Highway 71.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Psych (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psych%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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