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
Each 2-count is priced at just $3.99 and the slices are just the right size for a little pick-me-up and feature a mixture of chocolate and white buttercream icing.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Don’t forget your swimsuit for a dip in the bathing ponds or lengths at the Lido, then hit up Hampstead village for a pick-me-up, like Heath Street Bakehouse‘s kimchi three-cheese toastie, or Oak & Poppy‘s banana bread with figs and pistachios.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
Going on a Tuesday night, with ticket deals and Taco Tuesday specials, is a perfect week night pick-me-up to get you through the rest of the workweek.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
These are available in eight different colors and are perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or for hosting friends.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 15 June 2025
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Don’t forget your swimsuit for a dip in the bathing ponds or lengths at the Lido, then hit up Hampstead village for a pick-me-up, like Heath Street Bakehouse‘s kimchi three-cheese toastie, or Oak & Poppy‘s banana bread with figs and pistachios.
—Emma John, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
Going on a Tuesday night, with ticket deals and Taco Tuesday specials, is a perfect week night pick-me-up to get you through the rest of the workweek.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2025
These are available in eight different colors and are perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or for hosting friends.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
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Dayton, a small community near Chattanooga, had lost a factory to bankruptcy and needed the boost.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Others, like using disposable under-eye hydration patches, give me a mental boost but don't really help me physically.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Six separate lifts with close-up views of the lake whisk skiers and snowboarders to the top of the Sierra Nevada for fresh snow; another nine sit within driving distance of the water.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Collins’ opposition was not enough to kill the giant domestic bill that may be the lone legislative lift of the 119th Congress.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
9 July 2025
Noun
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While 2025 may not be its heyday, the humble four-door non-SUV—known as the sedan, for those who need a refresher—is thankfully still present on America’s new car lots.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The cooling effect lasts for three hours before the beads need a 15-minute refresher.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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As a part of Rubio’s reorganization, the State Department proposed a 50% reduction for aid to the world’s refugees in its 2026 budget request to Congress.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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The 21-month war has left much of Gaza’s population of more than 2 million reliant on outside aid while food security experts warn of famine.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The conflicting effects of stimulants and opioids can also exacerbate mental health issues.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
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People with heart or blood pressure issues: Be cautious with pre-workout supplements, especially those that contain high levels of caffeine or other stimulants.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2025
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Best practices include using a third-party, HIPAA-compliant benefits provider.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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And then there are the benefits of the sea specifically.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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