PSYCHES (UP) Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

psyches (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of psych (up)

as in fortifies

to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally I have to psych myself up before every swimming competition

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Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026
The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026

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Paris — As France braces for another heatwave, it’s barely recovered from the last one.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
An extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service for the Pittsburgh area will enter a second day as the region braces for temperatures in the 90s and an impending heat wave.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 1 July 2026

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