pick-me-up
noun
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After all that traveling and traipsing, grab a pick-me-up at one of the many craft beer, wine, and cocktail spots around town.
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Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
People thought coke was the new No-Doz, a harmless pick-me-up powder.
—Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Bobo, a depressive with a habit of finding a pick-me-up at the bottom of a bottle, checks into rehab and puts a plug in the jug for good; Ferrara’s father never dries up, and in 1980 follows his first suicide attempt with a second, successful one.
—Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Manaker, the whole grains add fiber and fuel, making this snack ideal for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or a quick pick-me-up during the day.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Oct. 2025
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Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 6 Nov. 2025
People thought coke was the new No-Doz, a harmless pick-me-up powder.
—Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Bobo, a depressive with a habit of finding a pick-me-up at the bottom of a bottle, checks into rehab and puts a plug in the jug for good; Ferrara’s father never dries up, and in 1980 follows his first suicide attempt with a second, successful one.
—Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Manaker, the whole grains add fiber and fuel, making this snack ideal for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or a quick pick-me-up during the day.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick-me-up. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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