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
Enjoy it hot, iced, or worked into your favorite pick-me-up.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
The episodes could still use a pick-me-up in some slow spots, especially in the exposition-heavy season premiere.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Both are perfect for an afternoon teatime pick-me-up.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
Any type of pick-me-up talk isn’t going to be heard.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
The episodes could still use a pick-me-up in some slow spots, especially in the exposition-heavy season premiere.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
Both are perfect for an afternoon teatime pick-me-up.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
Any type of pick-me-up talk isn’t going to be heard.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
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To receive commendation from such a fairy godmother was not just a joy but a serious professional boost, and Macdonald’s reputation soared.—
Anthony Lane,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Getting users in China to upgrade their devices to run AI would be a big boost for Apple, which has seen its U.S. refresh pick up slower than expected due to those AI feature delays.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Democrats only need to flip a handful of seats to retake the House due to the GOP's razor-thin margin, though the Senate remains a heavier lift.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Recreational facilities: The ski area's plan had 22 lifts and gondolas spread across eight peaks, which would have given guests access to runs up to four miles long with vertical drops of 3,700 feet.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Feb. 2025
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As a little refresher, the Bottled in Bond Act was passed in 1897 in an attempt to ensure the quality of American whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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As a refresher, the 1993 comedy Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray, tells the story of a cynical weatherman named Phil.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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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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On Monday evening, the Associated Press reported that Trump had at least temporarily paused all U.S. military aid to Ukraine.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Israel is currently blocking all humanitarian aid and goods from entering Gaza as its far-right government seeks to pressure Hamas into a new ceasefire deal to release more Israeli hostages, but without committing to permanently ending the war as Hamas is demanding.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in plants like coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nuts, and cacao pods.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
17 Feb. 2025
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Curbing addiction and suicidal ideation GLP-1 drugs have also demonstrated potential in reducing risks of several substance use disorders such as those involving alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, opioids and stimulants.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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Today, the vision has grown into Shared Economy Services (SES), a benefits company poised to upend the traditional labor market.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Stats PDs 9 INTs 1 Tackles 31 Penalties 4 Snap rate 46.4% Rams CB Tier 7 105 Jaylon Moore Age: 27 Height: 6-4 Weight: 311 There are two benefits to being Trent Williams’ backup at left tackle.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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