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
Walkout music is a win Viewers couldn’t help but notice that there was a little extra pep in their step for the presenters and award recipients, in part because of the walkout music.
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Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
With students on holiday break, the Gophers men’s basketball pep band was down to a couple dozen members, including just two sousaphones, for Sunday evening’s nonconference tilt with Campbell University.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025
They’re equipped with a CloudTec Phase midsole, which essentially ensures a smoother transition from heel to toe, as well as a bouncy Helion superfoam compound that puts some extra pep in your step.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
That’s the sort of thinking that can really take the pep out of an evening.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
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Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
With students on holiday break, the Gophers men’s basketball pep band was down to a couple dozen members, including just two sousaphones, for Sunday evening’s nonconference tilt with Campbell University.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025
They’re equipped with a CloudTec Phase midsole, which essentially ensures a smoother transition from heel to toe, as well as a bouncy Helion superfoam compound that puts some extra pep in your step.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
That’s the sort of thinking that can really take the pep out of an evening.
—Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
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Within Portugal, fado has had its ups and downs in popularity, but the genre is finally seeing a new era embrace its sound with vigor.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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From residency dropout to bestseller In the last few years, Attia has become a household name for those curious about longevity medicine, the science behind extending one’s lifespan while protecting health and vigor.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ukrainian energy minister Denys Shmyal said the Russians had attacked the backbone of the country’s energy grid, including high voltage 750 kV and 330 kV overhead lines and two thermal power plants.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The two former Soviet republics, Armenia and Azerbaijan, agreed under the deal to reopen key transportation routes and bolster cooperation with the United States in energy, technology and economy.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Researchers adapted the playbook for studying young children to stage a juice party for Kanzi.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Employee food handler cards were expired, insect traps were hanging from the ceiling in the food prep area and raw meat juice was found in the bottom of the freezer.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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