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
Your afternoon pick-me-up deserves a charming cup-and-saucer set.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Need a mid-week shopping pick-me-up?
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Live With Kelly and Mark just got a steamy pick-me-up stronger than a shot of morning espresso.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Try kombucha first thing in the morning, mid-morning with a snack, or as an afternoon pick-me-up, and see how your body reacts.
—Trista Chan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Mar. 2026
Need a mid-week shopping pick-me-up?
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Live With Kelly and Mark just got a steamy pick-me-up stronger than a shot of morning espresso.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Try kombucha first thing in the morning, mid-morning with a snack, or as an afternoon pick-me-up, and see how your body reacts.
—Trista Chan, Health, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
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The upside in the Neo isn't really about a near-term boost in device sales.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Agosto said Rodriguez started to drink Alani Nu because of posts on social media that advertised it with wellness and health benefits, as well as an energy boost.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And done well, a blepharoplasty brow lift will leave a patient looking (and feeling) well-rested, but not dramatically different.—
Taryn Brooke,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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On July 5, 1978, a group of young disabled people blocked two city buses at a bustling downtown Denver intersection to demand that wheelchair lifts be installed on new buses.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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As a refresher for those who might not be familiar with Michter’s Celebration—this is the fifth edition (it’s listed as the 2025 release, but was released in February), and the first release in four years.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2026
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Marlowe and Shakespeare were just refreshers for me and also gave me a chance to act out monologues for my cellmates, much to their delight and confusion.—
Jeremy O. Harris,
Vanity Fair,
1 Apr. 2026
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With the help of 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara, the defense amassed eight or more blocks in the first four games of the tournament — the first time that's happened since blocks became an official stat in the 1980s.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hyaluronic acid and collagen help visibly hydrate and plump skin, smoothing the appearance of lines, crow’s feet and crepey texture for a flawless makeup look.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The suspect was then detained and officers provided medical aid.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Companion plants in the bean or legume family further aid plants by feeding the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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The second drug charge, also a felony charge, is in Penalty Group 2, which includes varieties of stimulants and hallucinogens.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Avoid eating large meals or consuming stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, or nicotine close to bedtime to improve sleep and support blood pressure management.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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The night of the killing On the night of Sunday, March 9, 1941, Funk took Welsh to the final performance of the Police Circus at Municipal Auditorium, a benefit put on by the Hamid-Morton Circus to support the Kansas City Police Department.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Within a few hours, Dworin would be out the door and back home, and by the next day, exercising and enjoying the benefits of the marvels of modern medical technology.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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