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
Still, collagen coffee can be a morning pick-me-up that can improve skin, hair, nails, joints, bones, gut health, and more for a radiant glow.
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Shortstop Colson Montgomery provided an instant pick-me-up on Sunday at American Family Field in Milwaukee, blasting a grand slam in the first inning.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Slick Salve delivers a refresh with every swipe—an instant pick-me-up for dry lips.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
This dry shampoo is long-lasting, smells amazing, and gives just the volumizing pick-me-up my bangs need on days between washes.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
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Brianna Peters, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2026
Shortstop Colson Montgomery provided an instant pick-me-up on Sunday at American Family Field in Milwaukee, blasting a grand slam in the first inning.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Slick Salve delivers a refresh with every swipe—an instant pick-me-up for dry lips.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
This dry shampoo is long-lasting, smells amazing, and gives just the volumizing pick-me-up my bangs need on days between washes.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
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The faster spin resulted in a 30 percent boost in lift capability.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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The strange upside of high-profile rulings like Friday’s is a boost to Democratic messaging against the few swing-state centrist Republicans who are still clinging to House seats.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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An automatic lift senses when your bread is in the slots and automatically lowers it.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Meghan Trainor was also very excited about her postpartum breast plans and got a lift and augmentation in early 2025.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 May 2026
Noun
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First, a quick refresher on binomial names.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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McDonald's reveals new refreshers, crafted sodas on menu Meanwhile, McDonald's has added a new lineup of six specialty drinks, including caffeinated refreshers and dirty sodas, to its menu.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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When asking the state for budget help, the Mamdani administration suggested that the NYC Passthrough Entity tax credit should be cut from 100 percent to 75 percent, with the city keeping the other 25 percent.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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With the help of the nurses in the NICU, including Issabel Kenkel, the couple was able to say their vows while sitting in chairs next to each other with their newborns in their arms.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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The United States has agreed to provide a total of $38 billion in military aid to Israel from 2018 to 2028.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The hijacking of humanitarian aid convoys by Hamas and armed gangs prevented the civilian population from receiving food and medicines.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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And those treated with an acidic stimulant maintained 75 percent of their initial brightness even after a month of use.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Teachers and nurses are now eligible for enhanced workers’ compensation benefits if they are assaulted on the job.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Villa might yet finish sixth and take a Champions League place via winning the Europa League, but fourth place for Unai Emery’s side would not see the side coming sixth benefit owing to the complexities of UEFA’s European Performance Spots (EPS) system.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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