as in reconciled
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
her response was perfectly keyed to the situation
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Recent Examples of keyed
Malik Nabers, meanwhile, made the best of his opportunities, with 5 catches for 71 yards, but Washington’s defense keyed on him all afternoon, frustrating his ability to make big plays.
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Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
In fall 2024, now-pro personnel director AJ Durso keyed in on San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga, whose contract was set to expire in the offseason.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Another bullpen meltdown keyed Friday night’s 11-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners, spoiling a game in which the Mets overcame three different deficits and got two home runs from Francisco Lindor.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
The president is particularly keyed into the data amid growing signs that his unprecedented tariffs strategy is disrupting the economy.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
Beyond the headline numbers, investors will be keyed into Cisco's orders and commentary around its AI products, along with its guidance for fiscal 2026.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
Howard Megdal, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
In fall 2024, now-pro personnel director AJ Durso keyed in on San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga, whose contract was set to expire in the offseason.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
Another bullpen meltdown keyed Friday night’s 11-9 loss to the Seattle Mariners, spoiling a game in which the Mets overcame three different deficits and got two home runs from Francisco Lindor.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
The president is particularly keyed into the data amid growing signs that his unprecedented tariffs strategy is disrupting the economy.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
Beyond the headline numbers, investors will be keyed into Cisco's orders and commentary around its AI products, along with its guidance for fiscal 2026.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keyed
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How can these results be reconciled?—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The pair would separate in 2008, but reconciled in 2009 before welcoming their first child together, daughter Willow Sage, on June 2, 2011.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The partial closure order was coordinated with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, along with multiple local, state, and federal agency cooperators, to identify the minimum area necessary for the safety of firefighting resources and forest visitors.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Renda coordinated the offense, passing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, completing 22 of 28 (79%) passes.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Keyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keyed. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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