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
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Lumentum , up a staggering 158% this year, could also get a post-earnings boost.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Even more favorable financing terms with suppliers, or not having to pay to license foreign intellectual property, gives them a real boost, according to analysts.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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The ski area operations program allows students to gain experience in snowmaking, grooming and lift operations.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a lift for pool access.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Catching up on Round 1 Need a refresher on what happened on Thursday?—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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And while Edwards has seen every coverage and approach a team can toss his direction, refreshers are required for maximum output.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Add help for Josh Allen or fill some holes on defense.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cops have now released a photo of the suspect and are asking the public’s help identifying her and tracking her down.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The federal voucher program, known in government language as Section 8, already had been seriously short of funds, with thousands of people on a yearslong waiting list to receive aid.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Due to the extent of the fire and the need for water, the fire department called a mutual aid box alarm to send in help from other Illinois and Wisconsin fire departments.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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As a result, the rivers and lakes have become a chemical soup of antidepressants, birth control, and stimulants.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Cathinone is a stimulant that occurs naturally in khat, a plant native to East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, and has a molecular structure nearly identical to that of amphetamine.—
Jonathan Corum,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Across its work, Quail Group continues to emphasize that operational improvement benefits from a clear understanding of both systems and human behavior.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some of their posts hawking these bulbs get millions of views, which might have more to do with how orange pops on a blue screen than with the health benefits.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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