PERKS (UP) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

perks (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of perk (up)

as in brightens

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

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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 star brightens again when the spots rotate back out of view.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026
White wine brightens without dominating the flavors, whole milk adds richness while helping tenderize the beef, and a pinch of nutmeg adds subtle warmth.

— Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

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Accessibility Very good—two street-level entrances have ramps in place and are wheelchair-accessible, and lifts access all floors of the hotel.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
When the dealer lifts the top card slightly to check for a blackjack, a partner with good eyesight can catch a glimpse and signal to the player.

— Kit Chellel, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of lifts

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As Antonio Silva looks up, Evanilson is between the two centre-backs.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
In a photo from the proposal that the San Francisco 49ers linebacker shared on Instagram, the former Bachelor contestant is seen holding a red rose as Warner looks up at her from one knee.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of looks up

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India’s voter list dispute raises election fairness concerns The protests center on India’s Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision, which the opposition says has disenfranchised millions of eligible voters.

— Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Our hands-on preview at Gamescom 2026 also confirmed the protagonist isn’t Amanda Ripley, which instantly raises a number of questions.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of raises

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This addresses a younger consumer and elevates Heinemann’s beauty offer with a strong local brand partner, which comes with its own selection highly dedicated to beauty subcategories.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
The idea that posits that a little bit of red in a room elevates otherwise boring compositions with an unexpected jolt of energy.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026

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