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
If your closet or beauty routine is in dire need of a mid-winter pick-me-up, consider this your sign to head over to Revolve.
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
And for a pick-me-up before or after the slopes, the Double Blacks cafe on the lower level serves espresso drinks, spiced ciders, fresh croissants, and small bites.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
Milk Shake Hydrating Toner and Face Mist is not just a quick mid-afternoon skin pick-me-up, Beekman’s toner is filled with hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin, moisturizing squalane, along with soothing chamomile and mugwort—two ingredients that have excellent redness calming properties.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
Toss yours into your work tote or gym bag for the perfect midday pick-me-up!
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
And for a pick-me-up before or after the slopes, the Double Blacks cafe on the lower level serves espresso drinks, spiced ciders, fresh croissants, and small bites.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
Milk Shake Hydrating Toner and Face Mist is not just a quick mid-afternoon skin pick-me-up, Beekman’s toner is filled with hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin, moisturizing squalane, along with soothing chamomile and mugwort—two ingredients that have excellent redness calming properties.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
Toss yours into your work tote or gym bag for the perfect midday pick-me-up!
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for pick-me-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
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Just as Manning’s candidacy gets a boost from the two magical Super Bowl runs, the lack of team success during the second half of his career is a drag.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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In several news conferences since last fall, CCM and other education leaders have called for a $545 million funding boost on top of the state’s existing ECS investment.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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Best of all, the lack of harsh ingredients means this mascara is extra gentle on your lashes (and ideal for those with sensitive skin), all while providing maximum lift, curl, and thickness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the modules, Four Wheel offers a long list of options, including various solar packages, a pair of portable toilet options, an automatic roof lift, a larger king-size bed, the two aforementioned stoves, and a Truma furnace.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2025
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For those who need a quick refresher, Homer’s epic takes place after the decade-long Trojan War during Greek hero Odysseus’ decade-long journey to get back home.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
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Read a refresher on season one and THR‘s recent in-depth cover story on the hit show’s return.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Dec. 2024
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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
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And both government and healthcare employers could soon feel the effects of the Trump administration’s moves to pare federal payrolls and public aid that is critical for health services and social assistance.—
Don Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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These unprecedented changes have drawn significant criticism from humanitarian organizations, foreign governments, and political opponents, who claim that the Trump administration is abandoning America's historic commitment to global development and humanitarian aid.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Assess how overuse of medications, certain food ingredients, chemicals and environmental exposures contribute to chronic inflammation and disease. Evaluate the prevalence and risks of prescribing antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants and weight-loss drugs to children.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, and its use has been linked to lower risks of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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The benefits here are to conserve client battery life while optimizing network resources.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Social Security benefits are paid to more than 70 million Americans on a monthly basis, and help form the bedrock of income for many retirees, survivors of deceased claimants and disabled people.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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