psyched (up)

past tense of psych (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyched (up)
Verb
  • Lecornu now faces the dual challenge of steering France out of its financial morass while leading a government braced for mass protests.
    Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The news organization vigorously defended the story at the time and braced to fight the legal action.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And a belief long voiced by many in the region of Israel’s intention to sabotage peace talks has only been fortified by Tuesday’s strikes.
    Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Kremlin has succeeded in building a fortress economy, but one that is fortified against the future more than against the enemy.
    Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Psyched (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyched%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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