pick-me-up

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Recent Examples of pick-me-up Energize yourself with an afternoon pick-me-up from Kesh Cup and grab a coffee, smoothie, or mojito to-go. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025 Having just arrived home after a disappointing second-round loss at the Australian Open in January, world No. 5 Casper Ruud needed a pick-me-up. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 This pairing is ideal for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat. Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025 The triple-decker delight looks like the perfect thing to have with a cup of coffee for a little afternoon pick-me-up. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
  • The fabric is known to be smoothing and super flattering, so expect this pair to deliver an extra boost of confidence.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2025
  • On April 30, Venus returns to Aries and your 10th house of career and reputation, giving you an extra boost of charm and magnetism in the workplace.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • After years of costly strip lashes, extensions, and lifts, natural lashes are stepping back into action.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
  • This mobile application allows skiers to buy their pass online, activate and store it digitally, and scan hands-free at lifts using Bluetooth technology.
    Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Since The Accountant was released in 2016, viewers who have seen the movie previously may need a refresher before seeing The Accountant 2, while audiences seeing the film for the first time may gain a greater understanding of Christian’s backstory before seeing the sequel.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The refreshers were available in three flavors: Summer-Berry, Summer-Berry with Lemonade and Summer Skies.
    Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.
    Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.
    Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • There are volunteer opportunities, a teen club, and during the current conflict, the Hesed has become a hub for delivering tons of humanitarian aid, trauma care, and kinship.
    Maria Zimina, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Despite medical aid being given to the man, he was pronounced deceased at the scene, police added.
    Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Substance Use Ravages Mitochondria And Mental Health Alcohol, stimulants, and tobacco all impair mitochondrial function—sometimes permanently.
    Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Energy drinks are designed to boost energy levels via caffeine and other stimulants, such as glucose.
    Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Walking Can Protect Your Heart—And Overall Health Being physically active—whether that’s from walking, working out, gardening, or even doing household chores—offers significant heart-healthy benefits.
    Julia Ries, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Root vegetables Not all root vegetables have the same nutritional benefits.
    Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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