pep

noun

ˈpep How to pronounce pep (audio)
Definition of pepnext
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind the students always display considerably more pep during the weeks immediately prior to the holidays

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Recent Examples of pep Weiser, in his pre-election pep speech to volunteers Monday, acknowledged head-on that many pundits and political observers said Bennet had the race in the bag from the moment the three-term senator decided to head home. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 30 June 2026 Rumors swirled that Lachlan and his Scottish country mates — the traveling pep squad known as the Tartan Army — had drained the pub of all its beer on Sunday night. — Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 19 June 2026 Make a pot then pour over your biscuits for a extra pep in your step in the morning. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 June 2026 Perhaps there was not quite the same twinkle in their eyes or pep in their step. — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
  1. vigor
  2. energy
  3. juice
Noun
  • His ideas were too radical even for many of our Founding Fathers, but the vigor of his writing and the clarity of his thinking were as a spark to gunpowder, and that was coming, too.
    — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
  • Dividing clumps every few years in early spring also maintains their vigor.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Definition of vigor
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  • Wisconsin has committed up to $55 million in incentives to help Realta Fusion build its new headquarters and fusion research facility in Madison, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position in the emerging fusion energy industry.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Sixty-eight percent of likely voters told PPIC the cost of energy — both in utility bills and the price of gasoline at the pump — were a big problem.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • The pan de yuca, a gluten-free cheesy roll made from cassava starch is a standout, as is the abundant fresh fruit and fruit juice.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Nokes said the beef that the store carries is wet-aged for a minimum of 21 days, meaning that the meat is sealed in its own juices, leading to the meat enzymes being broken down and softened on their own.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of juice

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