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• past tense form of key.
• past participle of key.

keyed

American  

[keed] / kid /

adjective

1. fitted with keys.

2. fastened or secured by a key.

3. Music. pitched in a specific key.

4. reinforced by a keystone.

5. coordinated, as with a basic color or idea; harmonized (sometimes used in combination).

   color-keyed carpeting.

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Other Word Forms

• unkeyed
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of keyed

First recorded in 1790–1800; key ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

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keyed

Health officials have keyed in on iceberg lettuce as a potential source.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

The emotional tone of each vocal performance is beautifully keyed to each song’s context.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

Sierra Canyon scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to take a one-run lead, keyed by an RBI double from Brayden Goldstein and a bases loaded walk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026

The company appeared to use a mix of derivative contracts, including options, that were keyed off oil prices.

From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026

Manchee barks, all keyed up, and he runs past the buildings and into the bushes.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness