1
as in brightens
to become glad or hopeful
we perked up once the sun came out
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2
as in lifts
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 hue is deepening into richer, more golden tones, a shift away from the airy butter yellow that still brightens contemporary collections.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Another key element is the slouchy shoulder bag that brightens up the outfit without adding more bulk.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s why the same liquid that lifts grease from a T-shirt can also tackle grout, makeup brushes, patio furniture and a lot more.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Back downtown, colorful floatplanes skim the harbor and the Mount Roberts Tramway lifts visitors above the city for sweeping views of Gastineau Channel and the surrounding mountains.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The blaze hit Bearded Lady Ranch in Brady, Nebraska, which raises registered quarter horses.—
Kailey Schuyler,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Chronic short sleep raises blood pressure, impairs glucose metabolism and is linked to higher rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and anxiety.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Greta keeps her grasp and looks up at Miranda's face.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson looks up at the scoreboard during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the American Airlines Center on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Dallas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Bernheim elevates wheat to barrel‑proof centerpiece status.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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However, what elevates proceedings from mere political proclamation is Shah’s unyielding focus on his trans characters’ multifaceted experience.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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“Perks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perks%20%28up%29. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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