PSYCHES (UP) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

psyches (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of psych (up)

as in fortifies

to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition

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With the addition, Bal Harbour Shops grows to 600,000 square feet, and fortifies its offering of many of the world’s most extravagant and coveted designer brands and white tablecloth dining.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
The dispute unfolds as North Korea fortifies the already heavily armed frontier and both sides trade accusations, with diplomacy stalled and Seoul’s military vowing a firm response.

— Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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Scottie holds up the cigar, which Hewitt moves to take, while Davidson braces the rear of the Radio Flyer wagon to keep Scottie steady.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026
On the ground in the Gulf, there is fear and fatigue as the region once again braces for the possibility of drone and missile strikes after months of relative quiet.

— Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

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