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
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Ample natural light from the floor-to-ceiling window on the far wall brightens the entire space.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Oct. 2025 -
Formula-wise, stabilized retinal is super gentle and minimizes irritation, while ginseng brightens and boosts circulation, and glycerin supports the skin barrier.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Eating seasonally encourages a more varied diet that can support overall health and help the body adapt to seasonal changes.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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The sheriff’s office advises parents to check children’s backpacks and encourages children to speak up to their teachers.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Of course, fashion and grooming—which Conrad often looks up to A$AP Rocky on those fronts— are a big piece of what helps the rising star feel his best on stage, too.—
Akili King,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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That won’t be the case every week, but Diggs looks up to speed — healthy and chemistry-wise — which puts him in the WR3/4 conversation and gives that Boutte the boot.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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One look at the SRG landing page inspires an instant torrent of ideas on how to style each piece.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Your voice just might be the one that inspires the room and leaves a lasting impression.—
Nathan Green,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Bucks up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucks%20up. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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