1
as in brightened
to become glad or hopeful
we perked up once the sun came out
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2
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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Looking at the full year, the picture brightened as SMCP honed its full-price strategy and concentrated on improving brand perception.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Moonbeams brightened packed dirt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Pirovano's 100 race points lifted her atop the downhill standings, 36 ahead of Vonn who was pursuing a remarkable ninth career season-long downhill title at age 41.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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More than 300 hopefuls all stretched, leaped, and lifted during the open tryouts inside Merritt Clubs Downtown Athletic Club— hoping to make the cut.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The family soon moved to the Southern California city of El Monte, where Joe McDonald was raised.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gardner, who was born and raised in Detroit, totaled four points, five rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes against his hometown team.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Over the past three seasons, Johnson is one of a handful of seniors Morel has looked up to.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Petrosian hardly looked up as the other skaters competed, not even as Liu took the ice and the audience roared with every skill Liu completed.—
Alice Park,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The plan was first set in motion under Samuels, who served as superintendent of the local school district before he was elevated to chancellor in January.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In a market where costs are elevated and volatility remains part of the picture, smart structuring can make just as much difference as timing the price.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Perked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perked%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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