pick-me-up
noun
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Live With Kelly and Mark just got a steamy pick-me-up stronger than a shot of morning espresso.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Try kombucha first thing in the morning, mid-morning with a snack, or as an afternoon pick-me-up, and see how your body reacts.
—Trista Chan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
The soft, moist bread blends with each custardy bite for a satisfying afternoon pick-me-up.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Afternoon pick-me-up When energy drops in the afternoon, many people reach for specialty coffee drinks packed with sugar and fat.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Try kombucha first thing in the morning, mid-morning with a snack, or as an afternoon pick-me-up, and see how your body reacts.
—Trista Chan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
The soft, moist bread blends with each custardy bite for a satisfying afternoon pick-me-up.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Afternoon pick-me-up When energy drops in the afternoon, many people reach for specialty coffee drinks packed with sugar and fat.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick-me-up. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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