keys (up)

verb

Definition of keys (up)next
present tense third-person singular of key (up)
as in sets off

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  1. motivates
  2. activates
  3. induces
  4. energizes
  5. quickens
  6. inspires
  7. animates
Verb
  • Once your dog is sitting and staying nicely, use whatever motivates it the most, such as treats or toys.
    Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders can strengthen talent management by implementing feedback loops and engagement strategies, building a culture that motivates employees to excel and contribute to the organization’s long-term success.
    John Abusaid, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of motivates
Verb
  • Elle Fanning is Sylvie Russo, a muse who politically activates Dylan at a key moment; the moniker may be different, but a Suze (Rotolo) by any other name smells just as sweet, and Fanning fleshes out a woman who’s too often been relegated to a footnote in Bob’s saga.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting a big offensive boost as the team activates star wide receiver Allen Lazard ahead of Week 14's faceoff against the Miami Dolphis, NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of activates
Verb
  • Second, the Hawking radiation that is produced isn’t confined to being right at the event horizon, but rather should emerge from any region of space that has sufficient spatial curvature, or that induces strong enough accelerations.
    Big Think, Big Think, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, magnesium is also necessary for GABA synthesis, a neurotransmitter that reduces the activity of the central nervous system and induces a state of calm.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of induces
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  • Poppy seeds gently slough off dry, dead skin, while peppermint essential oil energizes the senses.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of energizes
Verb
  • When her pace slows and pulse quickens during the race, Kunisch will remember Uncle Kenny's enduring words — lyrics of a plainspoken poet.
    Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Will having a car potentially aid you in making more money which then quickens your path toward purchasing a home?
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of quickens
Verb
  • Similarly, Fox Sports and NBC Sports have highlighted LeBron James as a prime example, noting how his perseverance inspires teammates to rise above challenges and deliver peak performance.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Intentionally Showcasing Teamwork for Young Viewers When thinking on the things that kids and families can benefit from watching this new series, Oxley hopes that the show inspires kids to understand that anyone can be a hero.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspires
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  • Tuck deftly animates Czesława and her family, situating their lives within the larger context of Hitler’s effort to eradicate Poland and its culture.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Microsoft This Xbox chatbot will appear as an AI character that animates when responding, or as a colorful Xbox orb.
    Tom Warren, The Verge, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of animates
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“Keys (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keys%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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