Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for psyched (out)
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Few books have scared me as much.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025 -
And don’t be ashamed to straight-up ask if the route is appropriate for someone who has never rock climbed or is scared of climbing a ladder.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
8 Oct. 2025
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Homelessness While Americans are frightened by many things and events, most are not fearful of tent camps or homeless people.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Around 100 pairs were found abandoned on the roof, perhaps due to the thieves being frightened away, Sheriff John Budensiek said at the news conference.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Monroe has to slowly tilt from being beguiled and intrigued by Stevens to totally terrified by him, and her ability to pull it off while explosions and gun battles are going on around her sells the film’s tonal shifts perfectly.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
22 Oct. 2025
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And that would be key going into any future battle with Homelander, who still terrified Neuman.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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For his part, Jackman allowed that he had been intimidated by Foster's talent and sterling résumé.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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This is a showstopper apple pie, but don’t be intimidated.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Many local critics say instead innocent people are being left terrorized.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Monster of Florence is a name coined by Mario Spezi, a former crime reporter for Italy's La Nazione, for a serial killer that terrorized the countryside outside Florence, Italy, between 1968 and 1985.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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The purification method the city is using for Phase One — called indirect potable reuse — softened that image somewhat by requiring the purified water to sit in a reservoir for months.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Stir in onion and poblano and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many blue-city residents who have noticed a decrease in crime surely appreciate the safer streets, an environment that tired old No Kings boomers will never have to navigate.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Psyched (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psyched%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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