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
Ryan Nadeau, the B’s director of amateur scouting, understandably has a little more pep in his step than he’s had in past springs.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Clemson’s pep band and spirit squad are scheduled to perform during the selection show.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This joyous drinking song begins with pep before slowing down and giving the musicians room to stretch out.
—Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Having left New York with two road victories and a firm grip on the series, Indiana returned home full of confidence and a pep in their step.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Clemson’s pep band and spirit squad are scheduled to perform during the selection show.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Apr. 2025
This joyous drinking song begins with pep before slowing down and giving the musicians room to stretch out.
—Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Having left New York with two road victories and a firm grip on the series, Indiana returned home full of confidence and a pep in their step.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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Climate change, poverty, the savaged middle class, plagues and the rise of A.I. need to be faced now with far more vigor than when they were first realized back in my youth.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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Siberian iris rhizomes spread over time to form a large clump of plants and can be easily divided every 3 to 4 years to provide more irises and restore vigor.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The massive energy needs of the data centers required to run artificial intelligence (AI) operations have led Big Tech firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta to buy electricity from preexisting nuclear power plants, push for reopening closed ones, and encourage the construction of new reactors.—
Time,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Carbohydrates are macronutrients that your body breaks down for energy.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Made simply with 4 ounces ginger beer, 2 ounces vodka, and ½ ounce fresh lime juice, Moscow Mules are summer-friendly without any edits.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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The juice is then boiled to be crystallized and spun in a centrifuge to remove excess juice.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
18 July 2025
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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