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
For a special pick-me-up, visit Pillar in Bishop Arts, where the neighborhood bistro is offering free hot chocolate all day Saturday and Sunday.
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Here was a team unexpectedly headed to overtime and in need of a pick-me-up.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The smitten couple treated themselves to a beginning-of-the-week pick-me-up by way of a fancy evening out.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Skipping Healthy Add-Ins Your morning coffee can be more than a pick-me-up.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
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Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Here was a team unexpectedly headed to overtime and in need of a pick-me-up.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The smitten couple treated themselves to a beginning-of-the-week pick-me-up by way of a fancy evening out.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Skipping Healthy Add-Ins Your morning coffee can be more than a pick-me-up.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
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But that boost also didn’t last long – 2025 was marked mostly by Russia’s slow, grinding offensive along the 1,200-kilometer-long frontline.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Beans and peas planted as companion plants for peppers can give your plants a nutrient boost and promote more vigorous growth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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The lifts have stopped for the day and skiers have shed their Bogner gear by the roaring central fire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The rocket maker is planning its seventh Alpha test flight this month, a pivotal moment for the small-lift program after mixed results and investor pressure.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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The bar team relies on fresh produce and herbs like the Little Leaf, a zippy refresher mixed with mezcal, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeño.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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At Gotcha Match, customers will find more than a dozen matcha creations alongside chai lattes, espresso, refreshers and hot tea.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rudolph had not received any help from the fund at that time, but Frenkel said the synagogue was able to give her a $10,000 grant to help fix her home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The article comes on the heels of the weekend’s Munich Security Conference, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Europe to assume more responsibility for its own defense after relying for decades on Washington’s help as the backbone of its security.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Coventry’s and Mansfield’s fire departments provided mutual aid and representatives from UConn facilities operations, farm services, and the building inspector’s office also reported to the scene.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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The man was moved to a safe location for medical aid but was later pronounced dead.—
Jordan B. Darling,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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The emails show, however, that Epstein wrote to Musk more than 50 times, in total—congratulating him on a successful rocket launch, recommending stimulants, or asking if his workload was getting better.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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But in just the past two years, two different telehealth practices have been sanctioned for inappropriately prescribing stimulants.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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But the benefits of preschool are well-documented, both developmentally for children and economically for working parents.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Holly varieties are generally dioecious, meaning the female plants have the fruit and benefit from having male plants pollinate them, says Damon Abdi of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's agricultural center.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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