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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as in to stimulate
to give life, vigor, or spirit to
the music at the party pepped everyone up
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Recent Examples of pep
Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The pep band expanded too, taking over most of section 101 after needing about three rows the night before.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Speaking of that pep, Hield (a notoriously bad defender) has been way more dedicated on that end of the floor.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Lucky visitors might have their tickets for a night that includes an in-stadium pep band or after-game fireworks, Squirrels additions that capture all the nostalgia of sports in the South.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Mars enters Leo once more, adding pep to our steps.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The pep band expanded too, taking over most of section 101 after needing about three rows the night before.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Speaking of that pep, Hield (a notoriously bad defender) has been way more dedicated on that end of the floor.
—Mat Issa, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Lucky visitors might have their tickets for a night that includes an in-stadium pep band or after-game fireworks, Squirrels additions that capture all the nostalgia of sports in the South.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pep
Noun
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The advantage of experience and postseason expertise Golden State enjoyed seems to be trending towards Houston’s vigor and endurance.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Some host plants are herb-sized and easy to fit into snug spaces, while others may be undesirably weedy in vigor.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Laser resurfacing uses the same technology to remove the top layer of skin and stimulate collagen production.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Monthly Job Swaps: Nothing stimulates understanding and empathy more than walking in someone else's shoes.—
Kelly Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Combs’s full-bodied vocal is a natural for this type of commanding track, while Zimmerman cranks up the vocal energy to another level.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Waterless dyeing can lower production costs by up to 45% by slashing water and energy bills, reducing waste treatment requirements, and accelerating processing time.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
Noun
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In a cocktail shaker filled partially with ice, add 2 ¼ ounces gin, ½ ounce St. Germain, ½ ounce simple syrup, and ¾ ounce fresh lime juice.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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Shake tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and hibiscus tea with ice and strain into the rocks glass.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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“Pep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pep. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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