How to Use perk up in a Sentence

perk up

phrasal verb

• The home team perked up, carried play and scored a tie-breaker in the 87th minute.
  — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024
• Yet when tech CEOs do the same thing, people tend to perk up.
  — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
• The cashier perked up when asked about the mushroom products.
  — Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
• The room perks up at the sound of her voice, and staff members pause to say hello.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
• Plus, the monthly themes are a pretty way to perk up my kitchen!
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Aug. 2024
• Those numbers alone should be enough to make a CFO’s ears perk up.
  — Bynatasha Piñon, Fortune, 3 May 2024
• Shares of the team perked up 2% in trading following the news.
  — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 31 July 2023
• His play started to perk up, and he’s been a key player for the club in six Calder Cup games.
  — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 May 2025
• The chocolate makes the ground chiles and other spices perk up and taste more like themselves.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
• Those perched on curbs and leaning against cars perk up and wander over.
  — Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 May 2023
• After the war, the pleasure pier perks up into life once again.
  — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
• Then, perk up with an espresso at the coffee bar or sit back with a stogie in the cigar lounge.
  — Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2023
• That should have perked up your ears because that is also the cycle of Earth's tides.
  — Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2023
• Scarf these little gems by the handful, or use them to perk up a salad or bowl of soup.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
• Hate to side with Kacey, but maybe looking cuter would perk up her spirits!
  — Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
• Race to the next hot thing The small-cap Russell 2000 is perking up and just broke above a six-month downtrend last week.
  — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 June 2025
• But when Kyle offers everyone’s Shots in the Dark, Jeff’s ears perk up.
  — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
• Jalapeño aren’t just good for perking up wine…and recipes like salsa, guacamole, and chili, though.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
• Ian perks up between coughs and questions if his son has told Rachel of his feelings for her.
  — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
• Dill, feta and lemon juice perk up this fast and refreshing dish.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
• Advertisement Shute went next door to bring back Chief, who perked up to greet Allen.
  — Jack Herrera, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2023
• When Walter perks up and invites him to join them at a restaurant in a few days, Stan accepts.
  — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 June 2025
• When the streaming wars began around the early 2010s, the music business perked up.
  — Jeff Rabhan, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
• The third season brings in two new elements that perk up the formula a bit.
  — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
• As a non-gel girl myself, my ears perked up.
  — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
• The neighbor dog quickly perks up, and the two pups head off together for what viewers assume is their regular playtime.
  — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
• Something troopers threatened to use to clear the crowd made a lot of ears perk up.
  — Derek James, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
• Or perk up with a complimentary cup of coffee or tea—available to all Ofland guests.
  — Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
• Shares in the streaming giant perked up 1% in pre-market trading.
  — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
• Adding a wreath to your front door is the perfect way to perk up your home and embrace the icy beauty of winter.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026