keys (up)

verb

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

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  1. sets off
  2. motivates
  3. activates
  4. induces
  5. energizes
  6. quickens
  7. inspires
  8. animates
Verb
  • Jessie, with the help of Woody and Buzz, sets off to help Bonnie make some real-world friends.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • After a period devoted to motherhood, Agus sets off for a long yearned-for trip to Japan with dear friend Loly.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 19 June 2026
Definition of sets off
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  • This type of leader is analytical while also being empathetic, and understands what motivates others.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • In a broader reflection on his career evolution, Johnson explained what motivates him now.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026
Definition of motivates
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  • Rucking activates the upper trapezius, shoulders, upper back, abdominals, obliques and lower back, according to trainers and coaches who specialize in the method.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Scent activates pathways that trigger emotional and memory responses.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of activates
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  • The case drew widespread attention because Dee Dee was suspected of having Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a form of abuse in which a caregiver exaggerates, fabricates or induces illness in someone under their care.
    — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
  • Match play naturally induces fatigue and can disrupt sleep.
    — Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Definition of induces
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  • The moody Moon moves through your 7th House of Partnership as the Sun energizes your 11th House of Friends and Community, aligning cooperation with a larger purpose.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Their standoff energizes the play, but this jolt of momentum comes a little too late.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Definition of energizes
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  • The pace quickens, the characters start using their brains and there's even the smallest smidgen of levity mixed in with all the heads on pikes and grieving mothers.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026
  • Here, Wasser quickens the song’s tempo, doing away with the low-key horns and replacing them with lush strings.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 16 June 2026
Definition of quickens
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  • Mars and Uranus’ alignment inspires you to follow your passions, but be mindful of the risks involved!
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • That being said, be sure to pay attention to what’s pushing your buttons, but also recognize what finally inspires you to charge ahead.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of inspires
Verb
  • However, the artist’s latest TikTok, from 2025, is a video that animates the aforementioned Lincoln print.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 29 June 2026
  • And in knowing that each such individual connection animates the memorial’s purpose and meaning in a way that can get lost amid the momentous testimony to the consequences of decisions and actions.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.

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