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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  • Read more Britain’s car finance industry is in crisis – with banks bracing for billions in payouts Auto giants are getting nervous about the prospect of mega fines as EV demand falters ‘Europe’s Detroit’ built a thriving car industry.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
  • If these trends persist, travelers should brace for high demand, particularly during peak times for Northern Lights viewing and summer vacations.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of brace
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  • Niacinamide helps balance oil production and fortifies the skin’s barrier, which gradually diminishes the appearance of pores.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Both towers, which weren’t harmed, were cleaned and fortified.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of fortify
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  • And for those who may be considering a future presidential run, readying defenses against the incoming administration could help showcase their political skills and build their profile.
    Julia Mueller, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Working in the mine three shifts a day, the company’s employees managed to ready some three hundred thousand bottles for rescue.
    Boris Fishman, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 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 17 Dec. 2024.

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