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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perks (up)
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As the weather brightens for both Burberry and Lee, the house has entered the 170th anniversary of its foundation by Thomas Burberry back in 1856.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Self-expression softens and brightens as Mercury and free-loving Venus meet in your sign, centering self-appreciation.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Building a successful league in Europe won’t just give them opportunities to get in on the permanent teams but could be a rising tide that lifts all European basketball boats.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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One musician lifts a Haitian conch.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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But the limited support Beijing has offered Iran during two major military attacks over the last year raises questions about its reliability as a partner during adversity.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Assuming the toymakers’ claims are valid, Cross said, the apparent lack of oversight raises questions about companies’ ability to track how developers and third parties are using their systems.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
3 Mar. 2026
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Eileen Gu and Mathilde Gremaud look streets ahead of the rest of the field, but the bronze medal looks up for grabs for whoever holds their nerve.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cumberland Gap Where Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia meet, Cumberland Gap sits in a valley that looks up at the famous gap in the Cumberland Mountain range from which the town gets its name.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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The luxurious touch of velvet elevates any look, while the thick straps and flat sole give it a practical element.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2026
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While Western-style utility knives can make similar cuts, what really sets the petty knife apart is its pronounced heel—the part of the blade that elevates the handle off the cutting board.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Perks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perks%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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