revved (up)

past tense of rev (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revved (up)
Verb
  • Mixing and matching is encouraged.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Michael Roberson, a defense attorney, argued Lawson was provoked by Martin.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
  • So his recent absence from public view provoked all sorts of speculation – fed by social media algorithms that promoted conspiracy theories and complete nonsense to huge numbers of people.
    Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some of the rats even stimulated themselves to death.
    Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • In 1927, the superintendent of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden in England found a witch’s broom growth — a kind of growth generally stimulated by a pathogen — growing at the base of a redwood tree.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In that same vein, the food and drinks are also inspired by the spirit of adventure.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Keep scrolling to shop more denim jackets, comfy-looking pants, woven flats, and more styles inspired by Jessica Alba now.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Revved (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revved%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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