as in fortifies
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition
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Trading for Vucevic fortifies Boston’s front court–and provides a valuable play-making skill set to complement Jaylen Brown in a season worthy of MVP consideration.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Beyond aesthetics, the $11 formula fortifies your fingernails, no matter how damaged.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Merck is shaking up the leadership of its main pharmaceutical unit as the drugmaker braces for sales pressure later this decade, The Wall Street Journal reports.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
23 Feb. 2026
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency effective Sunday at noon as the state braces for up to 20 inches of snowfall.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Psyches (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyches%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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