perking (up)

verb

Definition of perking (up)next
present participle of perk (up)
1
as in brightening
to become glad or hopeful we perked up once the sun came out

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2
as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position the dog tilts her head and perks up her ears whenever someone speaks to her

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perking (up)
  1. brightening
  2. lifting
  3. raising
  4. glowing
  5. elevating
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  • Used for brightening under eyes, concealing blemishes, and even contouring, this formula blurs imperfections with minimal product—and still looks natural.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Candles to take you on a relaxing journey Here are some wonderful examples on how to relax while brightening up your home.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightening
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  • Prospects of heightened inflation could also hinder the Fed from keeping up with interest-rate cuts, even as other central banks proceed with cuts, further lifting the dollar.
    Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tech names and semiconductor stocks were among the big winners of the day, lifting the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lifting
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  • The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • In an Instagram post shared by her Victorious costar Eric Lange, who played the performing arts teacher at the fictional Hollywood High in the 2010s Nickelodeon sitcom, the actor gave a glowing review of Grande’s Glinda in the new blockbuster movie-musical.
    Luke Chinman, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Illuminated by more than two million lights, this beloved Cincinnati tradition features larger-than-life Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, tunnels of light and more.
    Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
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  • The potential of voice recognition technology is not limited to elevating user experience.
    Ilya Lashch, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles An emphasis was put on elevating fabrications used throughout the collection and marking the first time that the brand has featured silk.
    Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of elevating
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“Perking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perking%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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