PERKED (UP) Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

perked (up)

verb

past tense of perk (up)

as in brightened

to become glad or hopeful we perked up once the sun came out

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as in lifted

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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Around that time, the comet experienced a large outburst, which brightened it about 8,000 times.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026
My whole life, my father had brightened at the sight of me, laughed at my jokes, and advised my brother, three years younger, to follow my example.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026

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Tromso, the northernmost football club in the world to win a major national trophy, having lifted the Norwegian Cup in 1986 and 1996, are tricky opponents.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
WorldView-3 lifted off on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and has been orbiting Earth ever since.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of lifted

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Growing up on a farm in Callicoon, New York, Keen looked up to his dad’s impressive career, but was more intrigued by his mom’s job at first.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
This week's total solar eclipse captured the world's attention, and millions of skywatchers looked up (with the correct protective eyewear, hopefully) to experience the moon blocking out our star's light.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of looked up

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Extended deployments of carriers – which can have more than 5,000 sailors and Marines on board – have raised concerns about the impact not only on the ships but on service members.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Mangione’s lawyers raised concerns when he was first charged in both jurisdictions that the 28-year-old was unfairly being tried twice for the same crime.

— Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of raised

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Since the team returned to training, with second-team head coach Ryan Richter elevated to interim boss of the first team, the Union has taken off.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
EasyNest Bed Wedge Pillow Set offers adjustable and elevated back support for better sleep, reading or working, with a gentle slope that can ease snoring, acid reflux and post-surgery discomfort.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

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