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
Mint Chip Energizer: An afternoon pick-me-up, gut support, light meal replacement, mental clarity with calm energy.
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Filled with warm spices, brown butter, and ripe bananas, these treats are perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, bake sale, or when serving a crowd.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Desserts for breakfast include Belgian waffles and French toast plus pastries like cinnamon buns and, for afternoon pick-me-ups, date squares and brownies.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Snacking on watermelon throughout the day can provide a pick-me-up for afternoon slumps.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
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Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Filled with warm spices, brown butter, and ripe bananas, these treats are perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, bake sale, or when serving a crowd.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
Desserts for breakfast include Belgian waffles and French toast plus pastries like cinnamon buns and, for afternoon pick-me-ups, date squares and brownies.
—Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Snacking on watermelon throughout the day can provide a pick-me-up for afternoon slumps.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
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Their combined net worth rocketed 74% to $1.6 billion as shares of Converge got a massive boost, partly from the government’s efforts to increase internet access across the archipelago.—
Jane Ho,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Domestic Parks & Experiences revenue jumped 10% to $6.4 billion and operating income grew 22% to $1.7 billion with higher spending and more hotel stays at the parks and resorts and, to a lesser extent, a boost from Disney Cruise Line from the launch of the Disney Treasure in the March quarter.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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The loss also includes vehicles, musical instruments, office and drafting equipment, lifts, power tools, and archives.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The 13-acre park also features 400-foot-long tubing hills for both summer and snow seasons, with conveyor lifts for easy access.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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As a brief refresher, in the Season 4 finale, a new dead victim was revealed: doorman Lester Coluca (Teddy Coluca), a character that had been part of the story since day one.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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The drink is enjoyable as a late night treat, but also as a refresher in the hot autumn heat.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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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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More than that, such skeptics ask, what other nation on earth is expected to provide humanitarian aid to its enemy during wartime?—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
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Certainly, with all eyes on Israel at that point, Israel would be compelled to immediately provide aid, engage in reconstruction of Gaza and treat the Palestinian people with dignity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Feel Free Classic contains kava root, which is touted for its relaxing effects, and kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia that’s known for its stimulant and opioid-like effects.—
Claretta Bellamy,
NBC news,
10 Aug. 2025
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Those with scalp eczema, psoriasis, or seborrheic dermatitis should check with a dermatologist before using formulas with strong stimulants.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
7 Aug. 2025
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But for many global south countries, these are acceptable trade-offs for tangible benefits.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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The benefits to communities of scaling deep should not be underestimated.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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