PSYCHED UP Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

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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With oil prices on the rise, investors have braced for potentially tighter monetary policy out of the Fed.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
The assessor’s office staff said they’re braced for a slew of appeals from out-of-state residents.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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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
The offensive line and defensive lines have been stabilized, and hopefully fortified, and a new starting secondary is being tested.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of fortified

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