Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyched (out)
Verb
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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 -
The animal bit his head, neck and leg before his mother ran over and scared it off.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
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Konstantin, 4, a sociable boy, is often frightened by loud noises and guards, his parents said.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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He’s terrified appropriately of the task at hand.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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The violent spree terrified and shocked Sacramento at the time.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The lawyers who flanked Gisèle Pelicot in court, protected her from cameras, took her to lunch every day so that she wouldn’t be intimidated by seeing some of the men who were on trial for assaulting her drinking beer and laughing together in a nearby café.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Legal experts question Carr’s authority to enforce the rule but say broadcasters are intimidated by threats to pull their licenses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The still-unidentified Zodiac Killer, who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s, frequently sent threats, demands and ciphers to multiple local papers — namely the San Francisco Chronicle.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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As a state legislator, Lincoln stood against slave catchers backed by the federal government who defiled our state’s laws and terrorized our most vulnerable.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tailoring is softened, silhouettes are relaxed, and materials are chosen as much for their feel and performance as for their appearance.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wrap the garlic in foil and bake until the cloves are softened and slightly golden, about 30 minutes.—
Eric Wareheim,
Saveur,
26 Feb. 2026
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 3 Mar. 2026.
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