1
as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
we perked up once the sun came out
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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the dog tilts her head and perks up her ears whenever someone speaks to her
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Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops With niacinamide to brighten and a fresh watermelon scent that makes application feel instantly uplifting, these glow drops deliver smooth, natural-looking radiance.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2026 -
And since most of us are spending more time indoors during the colder months, adding something new to your home can help brighten even the darkest winter days.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The gains have lifted the precious-metals complex from platinum to palladium, and even base metals.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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While vehicle sales declined, investor enthusiasm around AI helped lift the stock.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Subran estimated that if China were to raise its household disposable-income share in GDP from the current 58% towards the 70% to 75% range observed in advanced economies, private consumption could rise by around 10 percentage points in GDP.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Along with her late husband, the pair founded VIB, an anti-violence nonprofit dedicated to raising social awareness and aiding community causes in Boston, federal prosecutors said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Chávez then moved to elevate reserves of the Orinoco Belt.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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If a pet must stay outdoors, its shelter should be weatherproofed, dry, insulated, elevated off the ground, and facing away from prevailing winds.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Perk (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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