REVVING (UP) Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

revving (up)

verb

Definition of revving (up)

present participle of rev (up)

as in encouraging

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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Several featured in a short film aimed at encouraging people to have the confidence to start a conversation about suicide.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
At its height, the group controlled vast territory and millions of people in Iraq and Syria while encouraging or directing attacks far beyond its borders.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of encouraging

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Guendouzi, who played for Lyon’s rivals Marseille between 2022 and 2024, was seen provoking the Lyon fans at full time with a series of exuberant celebrations.

— Ali Rampling, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
This year's Ig Nobel Prizes — which are awarded for humorous, yet thought-provoking research — have been announced, but not on their home turf.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026

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The Fed’s main tool — its key interest rate — functions on the demand side, either by cooling or stimulating the US economy, depending on whether officials want to address high inflation or high unemployment.

— Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Wearing a pair of compression socks will not only ward off any temptation to clip or file your nails mid-flight, but the socks will also relieve tension by stimulating circulation in your legs and feet to reduce swelling in the air.

— Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of stimulating

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In a team meeting on the eve of their stirring 28-20 victory over the Cowboys, the Giants gave Jack Harbaugh their full attention and respect.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Increase heat to high and cook, stirring often, until meat is cooked through and no longer pink and zucchini is tender, 6–8 minutes.

— Caroline Chambers, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of stirring

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