Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyching (out)
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Clumsiness notwithstanding, bringing a criminal case against a journalist who was reporting on a protest is an authoritarian tactic—a means of frightening the press away from uncovering the truth.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026 -
But monks there complained that the slain king was walking around at night, frightening them with strange sounds.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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One 27-year-old Tehran resident said a strike fell a few hundred yards away from her house, terrifying her with the explosion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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Like the strung-up coyotes, the Ghoul typically looks normal from afar but terrifying up close.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Lord of the Rings Sauron’s Helmet Build an impressive replica of Sauron’s intimidating helmet, complete with a display stand, name plaque, and a minifigure clutching the One Ring.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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British pubs can be intimidating for visitors.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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The growing conflict is also drawing concern on the other side of the Arabian Peninsula, scaring away carriers that had sought to make a more regular return to the Suez Canal.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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Guadalajara will be hosting matches this summer, in what’s expected to be an economic boon for the state of Jalisco, and Sheinbaum will no doubt be wary of scaring off would-be tourists.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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Also his signature immigration policy, these mass deportations, has become broadly unpopular, especially after the two killings in Minneapolis and these scenes of federal agents seemingly terrorizing people.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cartel members are terrorizing many regions by setting fire to businesses and with gunfire in public areas.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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This is a region that has emerged over the past several years as one of the few growth engines for an industry struggling with softening demand from Chinese consumers and a broader post-pandemic hangover.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Instead, try adding vinegar to the rinse cycle for a natural softening effect.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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The losses were sapping their strength and stamina.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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But the theories stemming from the intense public interest can create serious problems for investigators — sapping time and resources that should be dedicated to solving the case and finding Guthrie, experts say.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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How much was that, and not wasting their last opportunity together, on their minds?—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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That means, for example, not wasting other members' time by asking questions that could be easily answered by doing a Google search, or scrolling up or searching through the previous posts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Psyching (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyching%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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