as in boost
something (such as a drink) that makes you feel better and more lively
Coffee is my usual morning pick-me-up. I could really use a pick-me-up after the day I just had.
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Recent Examples of pick-me-up
Consumers will feel the increase, but so will the roasters and distributors who get them their pick-me-up cup.
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Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Give your favorite biscuits a pick-me-up with pimiento cheese, chicken tenders, and pepper jelly.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
While cash and gift cards came out on top, thoughtful pick-me-ups, sweet treats, and self-care goodies also made the list.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
The aforementioned mask is great for an in-flight pick-me-up via niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Maya Eaglin, NBC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Give your favorite biscuits a pick-me-up with pimiento cheese, chicken tenders, and pepper jelly.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
While cash and gift cards came out on top, thoughtful pick-me-ups, sweet treats, and self-care goodies also made the list.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
The aforementioned mask is great for an in-flight pick-me-up via niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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All three of the distinct Southern Indiana sites are being preserved due to their unique natural features, and that work is getting a boost from an unlikely duo: developers working on alternative energy projects — and endangered bats.Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
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Friday’s announcement that the CHP will remain in Oakland for an additional month amounts to an extra boost to Newsom’s previous CHP deployment, which began in the city in February.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Sunday launch saw a Falcon 9 lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Space Launch Complex 40 carrying communication satellites for Astranis Space Technologies Corp. The mission was delayed from a Dec. 20 attempt that saw the booster shut down as the countdown clock reached 0.Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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The beef is supple and tender, while the mint adds a herbaceous lift to the whole dish.Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
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But first, a brief refresher on some modern history.Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 6 Dec. 2024
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See full menu:Starbucks holiday menu 2024 returns with new refreshers, food items Burger King offering free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich Burger King will be offering a free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich to its reward members with a purchase of $5 or more.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2023
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The agreement would take effect in phases and include a halt in fighting, an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and a surge in aid to the besieged Gaza, according to Egyptian, Hamas and American officials.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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The challenge isn’t just to use AI but to make generative AI for leaders an aid toward responsible and purposeful guidance in all three dimensions.Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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For emotional dysregulation, which Cortese said many people with ADHD experience, atomoxetine and stimulants were more helpful than a placebo.Kristen Rogers, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Many recreational and prescription drugs contain stimulants (drugs that increase activity in your central nervous system) and other substances that can trigger symptoms of tachycardia.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024
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So while the benefits of longer context windows is obvious, the best strategy to get there is not.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Fluoridation supporters point to research on the clear dental benefits of fluoride and its safety at low levels.Christopher M. Worsham, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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