bucks up

verb

present tense third-person singular of buck up
1
as in brightens
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 encourages
to fill with courage or strength of purpose a surprise presidential visit to buck up the troops

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bucks up
  1. brightens
  2. encourages
  3. looks up
  4. inspires
  5. bears up
Verb
  • Your 1st House of Identity brightens as the dynamic Sun in your sign squares structuring Saturn in your 10th House of Career.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026
  • The brand uses tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, a gentle, stabilized form of vitamin C that brightens and protects against premature aging.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Definition of brightens
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  • The adolescent’s ability to use their phone to access social media and continuous news, interact with artificial intelligence and play games often broadens their perspectives and encourages individual creativity.
    — Elizabeth Dowdell, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • The framework encourages avoiding tobacco, staying physically active, getting sufficient sleep and eating a nutritious diet built around fruits, vegetables, lean protein, nuts, seeds and healthy fats like olive oil.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of encourages
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  • On June 30, Perry rewore one of the looks up for charity while performing at Cardiff Castle in Cardiff, Wales.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Suddenly, sensing my presence, François looks up.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Definition of looks up
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  • Organizers said the camp builds confidence and leadership and inspires the next generation of young women to pursue firefighting.
    — Kellye Lynn, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • Wallace inspires Scotland to fight for freedom despite overwhelming odds.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of inspires
Verb
  • This annual migration has made nearby Churchill, Manitoba, an ideal destination for thousands of tourists each year who want to witness these bears up close.
    — Gloria Dickie, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2021
Definition of bears up
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“Bucks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucks%20up. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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