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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  • However, some have highlighted early warning signs, like the decline in discretionary spending in the Bureau of Economic Analysis' most recent consumer spending report, suggesting that Americans are bracing for potential economic challenges.
    — Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Playback footage also shows both Hudson and Common bracing for the incoming impact of the ball.
    — Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of brace
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  • Its design aligns with the relentless pace of business leadership, preserving revenue while fortifying resilience. 2.
    — Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • This winter has fortified Liam’s allegiance to the Terps (21-6, 10-5 Big Ten).
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of fortify
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  • The Trump administration has designated Mexican drug cartels as terrorist groups and is readying 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2025
  • According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is readying its marketing, sales, and retail teams for the launch while clearing out inventory of its existing MacBook Air models.
    — Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
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 13 Mar. 2025.

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