Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyched (out)
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We weren’t used to being scared by the internet yet.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Few books have scared me as much.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Malik’s boss is not happy that Malik doesn’t have a grip on the Crane brothers, though Malik assures him that Amos frightened Sarah into backing off — and that Dinah is tucked away at a safe house.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Don’t be frightened, though, fans; The Parent Trap gal is still in the competition!—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Monroe has to slowly tilt from being beguiled and intrigued by Stevens to totally terrified by him, and her ability to pull it off while explosions and gun battles are going on around her sells the film’s tonal shifts perfectly.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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And that would be key going into any future battle with Homelander, who still terrified Neuman.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This generation isn’t intimidated by the attention of major brands, nor necessarily impressed by it.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
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He's attracted to strong women, not intimidated by them.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Gossip Girl centered around a group of wealthy high school students who are being terrorized by a mysterious and vicious blogger (who was voiced by Kristen Bell) who mercilessly spills all of their secrets.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Security analyst Nnamdi Obasi, a senior adviser at the International Crisis Group think tank, explained that while extremist groups have wreaked havoc against both Christians and Muslims in the northeast of Nigeria, bandit groups have terrorized predominantly Muslim communities in the northwest.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Three extra years in wood has somehow softened the tannic sting that the younger bourbon brings to the palate instead of amplifying it.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
2 Nov. 2025
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Add onions, celery, and jalapeños; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 to 12 minutes.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
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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 8 Nov. 2025.
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