1
as in brightened
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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2
as in inspired
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
a surprise presidential visit to buck up the troops
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Chorizo, shrimp, clams, and corn soak in a rich beer-and-butter broth, brightened with lemon and parsley to deliver all the flavor of a hands-on boil without the mess.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025 -
There’s much, much more to the culture, of course, and there are positive and negative associations with ultras around Germany and beyond, but this was another occasion brightened by their work.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop more puff-sleeve styles inspired by Reese Witherspoon, Kate Middleton, and more celebrities now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The print, which looks like it could be inspired by a fall scene on the East Coast, adds visual interest, depth, and warmth to your space.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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While there are some exceptions, most schools who have left their historic homes to join a shiny new neighborhood like the SEC, Big Ten and ACC have looked up years later to find their wallets fat but their trophy case bare.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Now Ronny looked up at her expectantly.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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Mixing and matching is encouraged.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Bucked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucked%20up. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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