REVVED (UP) Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

revved (up)

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Definition of revved (up)

past tense of rev (up)

as in encouraged

to rouse to strong feeling or action the team was revved up by the coach's do-or-die locker room speech

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Despite their harmless appearance, these exercises encouraged behaviors associated with manipulation and resistance to oversight.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
The report detailed the ways in which the app’s user design and promotions encouraged more betting — even after the reporter opted into responsible gaming tools designed to slow users down.

— Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026

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The move stimulated the private sector and accelerated the deployment of EV infrastructure, Vesser said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Issagholyan built out a 24-session plan to course-correct, involving twice weekly visits in which I would be chiropractically adjusted, my jaw cold-lasered to promote cellular regeneration and my back muscles stimulated by electrodes.

— Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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The home’s pointed arches, organic geometries, and natural materials were inspired by the earth and the sea.

— Francesca Longoni, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
Her videos showing off her collection of unusual footwear — ranging from ’90s-era Vivienne Westwood animal paw boots to Marni loafers with hoop piercings — inspired others to do the same or find some freaky shoes of their own.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

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