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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pick-me-up
Meander through the store’s snack and candy aisles for a shopping pick-me-up.
—
Rachel Schlueter, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
Ideal for an energy boost after a workout or a mid-morning pick-me-up.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Those needing a little pick-me-up can try a deliciously refreshing Smurfberry drink.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 9 July 2025
Enjoy this banana bread with a cup of coffee in the morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up
Rachel Schlueter, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
Ideal for an energy boost after a workout or a mid-morning pick-me-up.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 12 July 2025
Those needing a little pick-me-up can try a deliciously refreshing Smurfberry drink.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 9 July 2025
Enjoy this banana bread with a cup of coffee in the morning or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
-
The Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack has already been slaying on the charts, and now, David Guetta is joining the project to give one of its songs an extra boost.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
-
These include profit boosts and early payouts at the top of the home page.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
-
Most importantly for McDonald’s, customers seem to enjoy the Snack Wraps, suggesting that the lift to McDonald’s sales could outlast the social media buzz that fueled the initial traffic boost.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
-
Access to the Intracoastal means crossing the road—the estate is bifurcated by South Ocean Boulevard—where there’s additional parking and the dock, with dual jet ski and boat lifts.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
Noun
-
Here's a quick refresher on all six episodes, to help break down this twisty tale.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
26 July 2025
-
Officers were ordered to take a refresher training on stopping suicides via computer.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
18 July 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
-
In June, the Education Department sent a letter to the body that gives Columbia and other schools a vital stamp of approval — accreditation — and warned that the university could lose that vital credential, key to receiving federal student aid.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
-
Israel's military says Hamas has diverted humanitarian aid and that its soldiers only fired warning shots in the vicinity of aid distribution points.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
25 July 2025
Noun
-
While stimulants like Adderall and Concerta affect dopamine, newer antidepressants such as Lexapro or Prozac affect serotonin.—
Ayah Imran,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
-
Essentially, medication for ADHD – like stimulants – were not to blame for poor sleep outcomes, nor were the drugs doing anything to really help.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
Social media is filled with posts about castor oil stomach packs and applying drops of castor oil into the belly button, claiming a vast array of health benefits including weight loss and detox.—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
-
Experience the benefits of aquatic activities in a fun and friendly environment.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share