perk (up)

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Verb
  • Over time, the antibacterial and antiinflammatory ingredient will help to soften and smooth the skin’s texture, and even brighten it.
    Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The result is a French-California bistro where beef tartare gets brightened by the crunch of green beans and amberjack crudo receives a garnish of cucumber and grape salad.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • How much weight a child can lift is far less important than teaching them good movement patterns.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The officer and the man continue to argue, and the driver lifts an index finger up to his mouth, as if gesturing for the officer to be quiet.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Loading your audio article California air quality regulators late Friday approved a plan to strengthen limits on the planet-warming emissions from gasoline and diesel fuels, a move expected to raise gas prices while bringing public health benefits.
    Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The company has established an at-the-market equity program to sell up to US$250 million of common shares, raising gross proceeds of $138,476,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Being elevated adds a layer of comfort and peace of mind – no worrying about uneven terrain, muddy ground or things creeping in during the night.
    Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The moment means that Penn has been elevated to president, and her staffers run to protect her.
    Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Perk (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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