bucking up

present participle of buck up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucking up
Verb
  • At least Europe can be proud of its high regulatory standards, which seem to be inspiring the world.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
  • To face his diagnosis with such positivity is inspiring.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • These lasers are an all-purpose skin refresh, mitigating sun damage, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin laxity, tightening the appearance of pore size, and brightening the skin.
    Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Because kojic acid pairs well with most ingredients, it is often combined with other skin-brightening elements (like niacinamide, azelaic acid, vitamin C, and tranexamic acid) to enhance its effects.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • By addressing individual risk factors, encouraging additional imaging and promoting early detection, these new rules are a vital advancement in the fight against breast cancer.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By encouraging users to engage more meaningfully with their technology, Unplugged aims to help people reconnect with real-world interactions and improve overall mental health.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Bucking up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucking%20up. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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