PERKING (UP) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

perking (up)

verb

present participle of perk (up)

as in brightening

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

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as in lifting

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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The fragrance-free formula contains hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, which are the best lightweight, skin-brightening humectants for hydrating parched skin.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
The narrow harvest window and vitamin C plus niacinamide combination are what set it apart from other brightening serums on shelves.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightening

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Sauer argued that, with states beginning to mail ballots in the coming weeks, an order lifting the block on the USPS rule is needed as soon as possible to prevent confusion.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026
The flattering design features a contoured waistband and medium compression for a shaping and lifting effect throughout.

— Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of lifting

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Yosemite records few rabid bats, with the last case in 2025, but other national parks have issued rabies alerts within days or weeks, raising fresh questions about Yosemite’s public-health communication.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
OpenAI’s latest model, Astra, does more thinking beyond human oversight, boosting capabilities but raising concerns about loss of control.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of raising

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Bi is at work on a black gown with a veil, which Christian worries is taking up too much time.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) are developing a new type of heatsink that could help electronics manage short bursts of intense heat while taking up significantly less space and weight.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of taking up

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To help reduce irritation and discomfort, try lying on your side to reduce pressure on swollen veins and elevating your legs with a pillow to improve blood flow.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
But of all the wearable, outfit-elevating styles, there’s one that every generation keeps reaching for.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of elevating

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