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
  • Others have been bracing for years about growing scrutiny over inclusion initiatives.
    — Scott M. Curran, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The backdrop has options traders bracing for sizeable moves after the Nvidia and Jackson Hole catalysts.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of bracing
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  • Residents were busy fortifying their properties ahead of the peak of the weather event, as city officials positioned crews early to begin working on lining the shore with berms.
    — Lesley Marin, CBS News, 30 July 2026
  • Paramount now must strengthen its case for a high-stakes trial while fortifying Paramount’s existing businesses and managing uncertainty among the employee base.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 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 28 Aug. 2026.

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