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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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The resort spreads across three mountains and has eight lifts.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025 -
This clever coffee table’s top lifts smoothly and locks into place to create a dining area or workspace.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both also got boosts from outside organizations, some of which are not required to disclose their donors, in the form of mailers or billboards.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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While Merlin may be counting on Shein to increase foot traffic at the beleaguered BHV, the previous pop-ups have not resulted in knock-on sales boosts for other brands, Le Louët said.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
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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Panera Bread is testing frescas and energy refreshers in select bakery-cafés.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Among stimulants paired with fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamines were the most common, surpassing alcohol, heroin and benzodiazepines.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Statewide data shows an average of about 32% of the total fatal overdoses in adults 55 and older included both stimulants like methamphetamine or cocaine and an opioid.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Its approach suggests that in the years since Ferrante first made her way into American readers’ hands, the status of feminist writing has seen a true shift.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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What Happens Next There will likely be long delays before SNAP benefits actually make it into the hands of beneficiaries again.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under the formula, benefits are reduced by 35% for households receiving the maximum amount, and households of the same size would have benefits reduced by the same dollar amount.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mediterranean diet and its many benefits are often touted by doctors, nutritionists and dieticians.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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The issues began when Asuka constantly offered Sky help in her WWE Women's World Championship matches.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Those looking for a little bit — or a lot — of help hosting their Thanksgiving feast don't need to look far in the Indianapolis area, where several local and chain restaurants offer carry-out packages to embellish or fully furnish the Turkey Day spread.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Pick-me-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-ups. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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