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
Entire defender group returns, keyed by junior Sarahi Carlos and seniors Sonia Alanis and Ashley Lopez.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Mega-selling albums like Taylor Swift‘s The Life of a Showgirl and the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack keyed the results.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Brown keyed the next Celtics charge by earning a steady succession of trips to the foul line.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Three 3-pointers by Keon Ellis, who finished with 20 points, keyed the late comeback of the Cavaliers.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
And Kris Dunn and Bennedict Mathurin, who together keyed a strong second-half effort as the Clippers pulled away for a 114-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors and moved into ninth place in the Western Conference standings.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Both Sheridan and Michael also really keyed into it.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
According to guard Simeon Wilcher, the play of Mark and Vokietaitis as well as a string of late defensive stands keyed the Longhorns’ 14-0 run over the final 3 minutes, 35 seconds.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
McCaffrey also received All-Pro designation this season after totaling 1,202 rushing yards, 924 receiving yards and 17 total touchdowns, not including his two touchdown catches that keyed the 49ers’ wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Mega-selling albums like Taylor Swift‘s The Life of a Showgirl and the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack keyed the results.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Brown keyed the next Celtics charge by earning a steady succession of trips to the foul line.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Three 3-pointers by Keon Ellis, who finished with 20 points, keyed the late comeback of the Cavaliers.
—ABC News, 11 Mar. 2026
And Kris Dunn and Bennedict Mathurin, who together keyed a strong second-half effort as the Clippers pulled away for a 114-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors and moved into ninth place in the Western Conference standings.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Both Sheridan and Michael also really keyed into it.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
According to guard Simeon Wilcher, the play of Mark and Vokietaitis as well as a string of late defensive stands keyed the Longhorns’ 14-0 run over the final 3 minutes, 35 seconds.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
McCaffrey also received All-Pro designation this season after totaling 1,202 rushing yards, 924 receiving yards and 17 total touchdowns, not including his two touchdown catches that keyed the 49ers’ wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keyed
Verb
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The longtime couple ultimately reconciled before tying the knot in April 2011.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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Eventually, the men reconciled and Parr became a Magnum man, sneaking in with just enough votes.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Eternity actor color-coordinated with Lipa's black-and-gold ensemble, wearing a classic black suit.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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These rulings permit corporations, unions and independent groups to raise and spend unlimited sums, provided the spending is not coordinated with campaigns.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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