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
Laneige Minty Lip Duo Set Laneige’s hydrating formula always gives my lips a little pick-me-up.
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
The coworker who is always visiting the local boba shop for a midday pick-me-up will love this Bay Island Bubble Tea with Instant Boba Milk Tea Gift Set.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
Purdy said there wasn’t a specific pick-me-up offered by teammates other than George Kittle advising to keep ripping passes, and Purdy indeed found Kittle for a game-long, 25-yard reception after the three picks.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
After the game, Louisville coach Pat Kelsey talked about how the win over Kentucky put a smile on the faces of folks in this city and how that pick-me-up means even more after the deadly plane crash last week.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
The coworker who is always visiting the local boba shop for a midday pick-me-up will love this Bay Island Bubble Tea with Instant Boba Milk Tea Gift Set.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 25 Nov. 2025
Purdy said there wasn’t a specific pick-me-up offered by teammates other than George Kittle advising to keep ripping passes, and Purdy indeed found Kittle for a game-long, 25-yard reception after the three picks.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025
After the game, Louisville coach Pat Kelsey talked about how the win over Kentucky put a smile on the faces of folks in this city and how that pick-me-up means even more after the deadly plane crash last week.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
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While that’s a boost for exporters, leaders in the region are concerned that broader economic disruption from a conflict would outweigh the extra income.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That was helped along by a boost in Cognac sales of more than 3 percent after a 4 percent dip over the rest of the year—not quite enough to balance this out, but potentially a good sign overall.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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The whippet-fast lift system got even more efficient this season with the introduction of the Explorer Gondola, the world’s speediest 10-person gondola that ferries skiers from base to peak on heated seats.—
Amy Tara Koch,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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All of this is serviced by 10 new chair lifts and a brand new 10-passenger gondola.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
29 Jan. 2026
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An intense refresher on fundamentals would seemingly benefit Stroud, whose game has deteriorated.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Jan. 2026
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Dunkin’s new Protein Milk selections allow customers to add 15 grams of protein to any beverage that includes a milk or non-dairy base, such as coffees, lattes, matcha and refreshers.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Schroeder and Pepper note that while girls are often socialized to name feelings, seek help, and build collaborative relationships, boys receive far fewer tools for navigating stress, conflict, and uncertainty.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The district attorney’s office asked Lynn Martin, who was now in juvenile custody, for help in identifying clients of hers who may have been involved in underage prostitution or pornography rings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fire department personell who responded to the scene rendered aid to the man and transported him to a nearby hospital, but he was later pronounced dead.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Scarce aid can be maximized by investing in approaches that reach more people at less cost.—
Ciaran Donnelly,
Time,
11 Jan. 2026
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In 2022, the top five stimulants totaled 987,957 prescriptions.—
Alex Klancko,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Mitragynine and 7-Hydroxymitragynine are the two active components of kratom, which is sourced from trees in Southeast Asia and is a stimulant in low doses and a sedative in high doses, according to a fact sheet from the Drug Enforcement Administration.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Creativity, too, benefits from this partnership.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nearly one in seven Massachusetts residents receives SNAP benefits, a rate far higher than neighboring states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut.—
Jennifer Nassour,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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