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
Paninis are the perfect quick dinner pick-me-up.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The Caramel Macchiato and Creme Brulee blends are smooth and aromatic, ideal for crisp October mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Think of it as a morning pick-me-up of the highest order.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Need an afternoon pick-me-up after shopping or museum browsing?
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
The Caramel Macchiato and Creme Brulee blends are smooth and aromatic, ideal for crisp October mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025
Think of it as a morning pick-me-up of the highest order.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Need an afternoon pick-me-up after shopping or museum browsing?
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
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The return of that duo would provide a huge boost for an offense that looked overmatched in its last matchup against a contender, a 24-9 Week 7 loss in Detroit.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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For customers upgrading from DSL or cable, Brightspeed Fiber offers a major boost in reliability and upload speeds without the complexity of traditional service agreements.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Designed for all-day wear, the bra smooths and lifts while giving you a natural shape.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, Böcker, the German machinery company that made the lift entered the conversation, releasing a cheeky post featuring an ad across its social media pages.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Boasting Glinda's signature pink, this fizzy refresher features strawberry, dragonfruit, and blueberry flavors brought to life with sparkling water.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most dessert menu items cost between $4 to $8, while the drink menu — featuring coffees, iced drinks, teas and refreshers — runs between $3 to $7.—
Jason Dill
November 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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Until recently there were only around 100 spots in the entire county that accepted Medi-Cal, the state health insurance for low-income residents, resulting in long wait times for people actively trying to get help.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Ravens didn’t add any offensive line help.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The changes arrived as more ranching operations close around the country, though some cattle growers say the president should also end aid to foreign beef producers.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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A lot of the new arrivals are already badly malnourished, as aid provision has largely been cut off for their homes in northern Rakhine – where the military has been accused of using hunger as a weapon of war.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The drug is a central nervous system stimulant typically taken about once a day.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
6 Nov. 2025
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Research has shown that caffeine, the natural stimulant in coffee, may also improve workouts.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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The election results could spur one party to reach a deal sooner rather than later, clearing the way for federal employees and benefits to be paid again.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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The club, founded in 2009, provides $80,000 benefits to every first responder in its service area in Johnson, Somervell and Parker counties, member Tom Cowan said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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