psyched (out)

Definition of psyched (out)next
past tense of psych (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyched (out)
Verb
  • The small surface area here was full of challenges, none of which scared Hélène Lacombe for a second.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea said during a press conference shortly after the incident that responding agencies apparently scared off the suspect before the accelerant was ignited.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That habit didn’t endear the Alspaws to anyone nearby, including one neighbor who threatened to shoot Brittany after the Alspaws frightened his horses.
    Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Konstantin, 4, a sociable boy, is often frightened by loud noises and guards, his parents said.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Pilgrim Mariana Muicaru said she was terrified during her time in Israel as rockets flew across the sky.
    Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • He’s terrified appropriately of the task at hand.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • So when it is already known that ICE actually carries out unlawful violations of the Constitution as per state and federal court rulings, government employees are being set up to be intimidated to serve as accomplices to unlawful, not to mention immoral, behavior.
    Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Amodei said his company won't be intimidated.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The novel is set a few years after the Boston Strangler terrorized that New England city, and the same summer as Richard Speck murdered eight nurses in Chicago, with the Zodiac Killer, the Manson family and countless others to follow.
    Diane Garrett, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The Iranian regime has terrorized the region.
    NBC news, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • No one would ever mistake border czar Tom Homan as a softie, but his replacement of Greg Bovino softened the look of Washington’s footprint there, giving way to a drawdown of force.
    Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Add white and light green parts of scallions to skillet; cook over medium, stirring often, until softened, about 1 minute.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.
    Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Psyched (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyched%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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