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
The Nerazzurri are reeling from their dramatic defeat in Turin on Saturday and travel to Amsterdam in need of a pick-me-up.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Coffee isn’t just a morning pick-me-up; it’s linked to surprising health benefits beyond energy.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
That means drinking orange juice by itself could give you a quick pick-me-up in the morning.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
There’s space for three additional guests, a Nespresso coffee machine for a quick pick-me-up during morning drives, and even Sperka’s signature martini bar for enjoying sundowners at the end of the day.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Coffee isn’t just a morning pick-me-up; it’s linked to surprising health benefits beyond energy.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
That means drinking orange juice by itself could give you a quick pick-me-up in the morning.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
There’s space for three additional guests, a Nespresso coffee machine for a quick pick-me-up during morning drives, and even Sperka’s signature martini bar for enjoying sundowners at the end of the day.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
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Page’s wealth received a boost after a major antitrust case in 2024, when the Department of Justice asked Google to sell its Chrome browser to curb market dominance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The rind can also be blended into smoothies for an extra nutrient boost.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bring Seasonal Foliage Inside Incorporating seasonal flowers and plants throughout your space is one of the most low-lift ways to decorate your home for autumn.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Pique Interest Low-lift brassica plants make an impact and are known for withstanding light freezes (the cool weather enhances their coloring).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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And its prestige image started to fade as snazzy new Chinese EV makers emerged and Tesla’s lineup needed a refresher (a new, roomier six-seater Model Y had a successful launch in August).—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here’s a quick refresher on why there are two Monday games on certain weeks, plus the differences between ABC and ESPN broadcasts.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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When the federal government reached an agreement with Alabama officials last October to address destructive flooding in the predominantly Black Shiloh community, residents thought their calls for help had finally been answered.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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While there are reasons to be optimistic about the future, there are still quite a few areas that badly need help.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Will food aid continue under SNAP and WIC?—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In return, Israel would halt its offensive and withdraw from much of the territory, release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and allow an influx of humanitarian aid and eventual reconstruction.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the mental clarity and razor sharp focus, taking mushrooms like lion’s mane also comes without many of the potential side effects that are typically associated with stimulants like jitters, energy spikes, and mid-day crashes.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Every person metabolizes caffeine differently but those who are sensitive to the stimulant may need more than 10 hours to fully eliminate it from their system.—
Anthea Levi,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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While the lack of benefits, risk of burnout and isolation are clear risks, Brown says the desire for flexibility is strong.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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If spouses are collecting, married at least a year and the same age, but one spouse’s benefit is less than half the other’s, then that spouse should claim spousal benefits instead.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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