psych (up)

verb

ˈsīk How to pronounce psych (up) (audio)
Definition of psych (up)next
as in to brace
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition

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  1. brace
  2. fortify
  3. ready
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  • Airports are bracing for potential delays as winter weather disrupts flights.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • While only a few companies are set to release earnings reports this week, the stock market is bracing for a potentially pivotal moment.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of brace
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  • Iraq has reportedly fortified its border with Syria in recent days and has been in talks with HTS.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This latest military activity underscores the ongoing struggle for influence in the Taiwan Strait, as China seeks to assert dominance while Taiwan fortifies its diplomatic and defense strategies.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of fortify
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  • Advocacy groups are readying to defend those benefits should Trump target California over the issue.
    Angela Hart, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Marvel has already kicked off the season with a new multiplayer game, while other studios are readying their own dose of nostalgia with games set for the Indiana Jones, Star Wars and Alien franchises.
    Theara Coleman, theweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of ready
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“Psych (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psych%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

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