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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Meanwhile, glycerin, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, and beta-glucan flood the area with hydration, while niacinamide brightens the look of dullness and uneven tone.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Its dewy coverage gives cheeks a bright, doll-like, natural flush that highlights the cheekbones and brightens complexions.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

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SpaceX's Starship rocket lifts off from Starbase, Texas, as seen from South Padre Island on August 26, 2025, for its tenth test flight.

— Reuters, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2026
In one of the most memorable panels in superherocomic history, Bane, having beaten Batman down in his own Batcave, lifts the hero over his head and slams him down over his knee, breaking his back.

— Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

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The 30-year-old project manager was previously married for three months and looks up to her parents, who have been together for 40 years, for love inspiration.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
By contrast, a research assistant who simply looks up stock market data from Brazil, for example, could easily be replaced by AI.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

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