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psyched (up)

verb

past tense of psych (up)
as in braced
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition

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  1. braced
  2. fortified
Verb
  • South Florida braced for more king tide flooding on Monday after businesses across the region were seen placing sandbags as roads were forced to be closed due to the high water over the weekend.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • As residents braced for the storm Friday, the Red Sox announced their weekend series against the Chicago Cubs would be adjusted.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of braced
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  • For children who have dairy allergies or are lactose intolerant, finding non-dairy versions of chocolate milk—such as chocolate almond milk—that are fortified with calcium and vitamin D can be a good replacement for nutrition.
    — Sarah Schlichter, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike the makeshift sand berms built by the city, his house is protected by a natural mound fortified with resilient pickleweed.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortified
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“Psyched (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyched%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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