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as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
buck up, kids, it's not so bad as you're making it out to be
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as in to encourage
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
a surprise presidential visit to buck up the troops
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Recent Examples of buck up
An Amazon search currently shows me options from seven bucks up to a hundred.
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New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
In an effort to buck up the troops, Altemus has been communicating this message to employees over the last week.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
What’s continued to set the Fosters apart is their work bucking up evacuees and neighbors.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Wall Street analysts predict that iPhone users will buck up for artificial intelligence in more ways than one.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
In an effort to buck up the troops, Altemus has been communicating this message to employees over the last week.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
What’s continued to set the Fosters apart is their work bucking up evacuees and neighbors.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
Wall Street analysts predict that iPhone users will buck up for artificial intelligence in more ways than one.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buck up
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In This Article Take It Easy With Greens Pick a Combo With Staying Power Rely On Dependable Winners The Three Rules of Container TLC These summer show-off container gardens will brighten up any porch or patio all season long—even in the Southern heat.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Salt, self-explanatory; fat, for flavor; acid, to brighten a dish; and heat, from spices and the fire on which food is cooked.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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Goolsbee’s remarks suggest he’s encouraged by the trade truce with China, a separate 90-day pause on double-digit tariffs on other nations, and soft inflation readings for both March and April.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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To honor that, the RHS teamed up with Harkness Roses to create a rose that encourages everyone to spend more time outside and stop to smell the roses.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
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Muñoz looked up before delivering a low cross into the Manchester City box which found the onrushing Eze perfectly.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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That being said, the outlook is looking up somewhat courtesy of the deal signed with the U.K., plus Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement this week that the U.S. and China had agreed to simultaneously lower their tariff rates by 115% on one another.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
16 May 2025
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Consider trying one of these luxurious neck-tie blouses inspired by celebrities, below.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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The commercial presents scenes, inspired by A’ja’s childhood, that resonate with many Black girls and women.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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This pageant of puppetry includes a flutter of butterflies, a goat with a plaintive bleat, a menagerie of wild animals and, at one point, a school of glowing fish.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Reserve a late-afternoon session in the upstairs tasting room, order cheese and charcuterie, and watch the glowing sun set on the hills.—
Anya von Bremzen,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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Nobody needed to go into the brush and stir that bear up.—
Howard Copenhaver,
Outdoor Life,
23 Apr. 2025
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In 1970, the average Chinese woman was expected to bear up to six children throughout her lifetime.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Funding for Trump’s mass deportation operation The legislation would provide $46.5 billion to revive construction of Trump’s wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, and more money for the deportation agenda.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The cast includes Uma Thurman and David Zayas, reviving his portrayal of Det.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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