as in boost
something (such as a drink) that makes you feel better and more lively
Coffee is my usual morning pick-me-up. I could really use a pick-me-up after the day I just had.
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Recent Examples of pick-me-up
If your loungewear collection needs a little pick-me-up, though, look no further than Amazon’s best-selling Automet Jogger Sweatpants.
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Paninis are the perfect quick dinner pick-me-up.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The Caramel Macchiato and Creme Brulee blends are smooth and aromatic, ideal for crisp October mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Think of it as a morning pick-me-up of the highest order.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Paninis are the perfect quick dinner pick-me-up.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The Caramel Macchiato and Creme Brulee blends are smooth and aromatic, ideal for crisp October mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Think of it as a morning pick-me-up of the highest order.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
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The return of that duo would provide a huge boost for an offense that looked overmatched in its last matchup against a contender, a 24-9 Week 7 loss in Detroit.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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For customers upgrading from DSL or cable, Brightspeed Fiber offers a major boost in reliability and upload speeds without the complexity of traditional service agreements.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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But students whose loans are capped under the new law will need to make up the difference, in many cases by taking out private sector loans, which typically have less flexible repayment terms and require a strong credit rating — a heavy lift for students from low-income communities.—
Tribune News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The sneakers boast enough lift to keep your feet away from anything unexpectedly sharp on the trail, and the spiky lugs offer excellent traction for trail running.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Boasting Glinda's signature pink, this fizzy refresher features strawberry, dragonfruit, and blueberry flavors brought to life with sparkling water.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most dessert menu items cost between $4 to $8, while the drink menu — featuring coffees, iced drinks, teas and refreshers — runs between $3 to $7.—
Jason Dill
November 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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The issues began when Asuka constantly offered Sky help in her WWE Women's World Championship matches.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Those looking for a little bit — or a lot — of help hosting their Thanksgiving feast don't need to look far in the Indianapolis area, where several local and chain restaurants offer carry-out packages to embellish or fully furnish the Turkey Day spread.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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Not only do these packing cubes from BAGSMART aid in organization, but the compression technology works wonders to cut down on bulk.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Good Samaritans called 911 and aid was given to Jaramillo before he was taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The drug is a central nervous system stimulant typically taken about once a day.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Research has shown that caffeine, the natural stimulant in coffee, may also improve workouts.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, food aid was delayed for tens of millions of people as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits were caught up in legal battles related to the shutdown.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Several states, including California, quickly began to dole out benefits.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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