fired (up)

verb

Definition of fired (up)next
past tense of fire (up)
as in provoked
to rouse to strong feeling or action the dynamic speaker fired up the audience as no one had previously done

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fired (up)
  1. provoked
  2. encouraged
  3. stimulated
Verb
  • Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • What the 1998 demolition unexpectedly uncovered roiled Miami and provoked a worldwide outcry — a mysterious set of 24 holes carved into the limestone bedrock in a perfect circle, 38 feet in diameter.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of provoked
Verb
  • Customers are encouraged to check online to confirm hours for their nearest store.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of encouraged
Verb
  • But women retain responsive desire—which comes from being stimulated, or from stimulating themselves.
    — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Long-term state investment in infrastructure has stimulated enterprise.
    — Alois Zwinggi, Time, 24 June 2026
Definition of stimulated
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“Fired (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fired%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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