keying (up)

verb

Definition of keying (up)next
present participle of key (up)
as in setting off

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  1. motivating
  2. energizing
  3. activating
Verb
  • Our metro campaign in Dubai is motivating aspiring entrepreneurs to start their own ventures.
    Robin Philip, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Another surprise was how unpleasant emotions were often motivating for leaders.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of motivating
Verb
  • Labels now often feature information on whether a strain is designed to be energizing, calming, or helpful for sleep.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Venus in Aquarius is energizing your sixth house of work routines and daily rituals, inspiring you to take a fresh approach to your health habits and work processes.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of energizing
Verb
  • When purchasing the same package but activating PayPal Rewards, rather than using his affiliate link, MegaLag reported earning about 89 cents in cashback.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Arsenal have decided against activating an option to extend Kieran Tierney’s contract by an extra year.
    James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of activating
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“Keying (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keying%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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