as in bracing
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition
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California 'bracing for impact' as SNAP changes loom Since some states have yet to fully implement the changes, experts say SNAP participation rates are likely to fall further.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
30 May 2026 -
The Kansas City area is bracing for big crowds.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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More picks offer more chances at fortifying their roster, or more trade ammunition to move up for a quarterback in a strong draft class next spring.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Microsoft is aggressively fortifying its weak spots.—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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“Psyching (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyching%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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