psyching (up)

verb

present participle of psych (up)
as in bracing
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition

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  1. bracing
  2. fortifying
Verb
  • Residents of the area were bracing themselves, plagued by the uncertainty of what was to come.
    — Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Areas bracing for dangerous conditions include Santa Fe, New Mexico; Flagstaff, Arizona; Grand Canyon National Park; Zion National Park; and Bryce Canyon National Park.
    — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of bracing
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  • Organizations that invest in trust, well-being, continuous learning and upskilling will be best positioned to attract and retain talent while fortifying business performance.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • On Monday, Kiffin said LSU would consider fortifying his team’s defensive tackle depth with another player.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortifying
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“Psyching (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyching%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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