as in lifts
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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Those bars are designed to hold skiers and snowboarders in place while the lifts transport them up the mountain.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026 -
The lifts were high, and the lines were long, and the telemark skiers were cool.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
11 Mar. 2026
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Studies have shown doing so boosts sleep quality, resulting in a longer sleep time and limited awakenings.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
6 Mar. 2026
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Republicans have remained opposed to new restrictions on guns and have backed funding boosts for school security and mental health services.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
24 Feb. 2026
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Dunkin’ has officially launched new Banana Syrup and Banana Cold Foam to flavor espresso, cloud latte, iced coffee, matcha, refreshers, or almost any other drink in unique ways.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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At Gotcha Match, customers will find more than a dozen matcha creations alongside chai lattes, espresso, refreshers and hot tea.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Spicy or Acidic Foods Green tea contains compounds called methylxanthines that act as stimulants.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Food and Drug Administration has approved different medications to treat alcohol, opioid and nicotine use disorders, but none exist for cannabis, stimulants such as cocaine or sedatives such as benzodiazepine.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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But the other teams in the NFC South aren’t just sitting on their hands.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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Video posted to social media showed passengers with their hands raised as law enforcement officers entered the cabin and removed one passenger.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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These investments lift everyone working in the software industry, making technology more accessible and extending its benefits across society.—
Milan Shetti,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Letting your child’s artistic side flourish has innumerable benefits, from boosting confidence to creativity.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Dan Morrison Eleven different countries have asked Ukraine for help in countering Iran's deadly Shahed drones, with request for interceptors, electronic warfare systems and training, Ukrainian Presiden Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Plum got help from Kiki Iriafen who nearly had a double double of 13 points and eight rebounds in the first half.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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