REVVED UP Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

revved (up)

verb

Definition of revved (up)

past tense of rev (up)

as in encouraged

to rouse to strong feeling or action the team was revved up by the coach's do-or-die locker room speech

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Her aunt, a breast cancer survivor, was the first person who encouraged her to get that initial lump checked.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 Nov. 2026
Management identified improving full-price sales, particularly in North America, as a priority and said it was encouraged by the initial response to recent product launches.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of encouraged

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That’s not to say that examining the forces that provoked Tuesday’s rout is a waste of time.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Not to be all nostalgic, but there is a long history of the Steppenwolf audience showing up precisely to be provoked, made to think, or satirized themselves.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of provoked

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The researchers found that adjusting the concentration of these antigens on the viral structure changed how effectively the vaccine stimulated an immune response.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
Unlike collagen, which is more abundant in the skin and can be stimulated as its levels decline with age, elastin is harder to replenish.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of stimulated

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The spa The resort’s Forbes Travel Guide Triple Five-Star Spa is a standout, inspired by the Caribbean Sea and featuring ESPA and 111SKIN treatments, vibroacoustic wellness beds, steam rooms, and serene relaxation lounges.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
The inaugural edition, which took place in California in August and was inspired by Lilith Fair, gathered an age-diverse lineup of female artists from Quiet Light to the Breeders.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

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