pepping (up)

present participle of pep (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pepping (up)
stimulating
Verb
  • The process involved suctioning the newborn's airway and stimulating him.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The addition of crushed silicate rock such as basalt to the soil can improve tree nutrition in two ways, either by stimulating tree growth via directly releasing nutrients into the soil, or by increasing soil PH.
    Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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“Pepping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pepping%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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