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
Lana was in languid mode for the entirety of the set; think of her headlining set at Coachella last year — the early, slow parts — extended further and without the pick-me-up selections near the end.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Coffee Your morning pick-me-up might see a hefty price increase.
—Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Flowers are an uplifting little luxury, and during springtime can be a perfect pick-me-up for a solo day out, a gift for a loved one, a token for someone that is grieving and more.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Energize yourself with an afternoon pick-me-up from Kesh Cup and grab a coffee, smoothie, or mojito to-go.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Coffee Your morning pick-me-up might see a hefty price increase.
—Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Flowers are an uplifting little luxury, and during springtime can be a perfect pick-me-up for a solo day out, a gift for a loved one, a token for someone that is grieving and more.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Energize yourself with an afternoon pick-me-up from Kesh Cup and grab a coffee, smoothie, or mojito to-go.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
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That’s where an editor—like any editor, in any writing situation—can help wedding speakers find their voice and where, needed, provide a boost of confidence.—
Jon Posen,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Original price: $30 The Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner gives your locks a moisture boost.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Over the past several years, the resort has experienced significant growth through a three-year ski expansion project, which added new slopes, lifts and advanced snowmaking technology, driving an increase in winter guest visits.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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SpaceX's Starship, with roughly 10 times more payload lift capacity than Neutron, is also on contract with AFRL for demonstrations for the Rocket Cargo program.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
Noun
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But first, a refresher on how to build a better brunch classic.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Press play on some 1960s French pop music and read on for a refresher.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
EW.com,
1 May 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
Noun
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Beckham, ahead of his May 2 birthday, highlighted his work with humanitarian aid organization UNICEF to help raise awareness earlier this year.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Already, federal rental aid falls far short of need.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
2 May 2025
Noun
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These apparently humble nuts act as a mild stimulant when chewed, with a buzz equivalent to six cups of coffee.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Examples include antidepressants for depression or stimulants such as Adderall (amphetamine/dextroamphetamine) for ADHD.17 Neurostimulation: Neurostimulation is an option when medications or psychotherapy aren’t yielding results.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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The idea was that such a tariff would bring jobs back to the U.S. by offsetting the benefit of the subsidies.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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The result is that patients across the globe benefit from American pharmaceutical innovation without paying their fair share of the innovation’s costs.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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