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
This can lead to that afternoon pick-me-up cup that temporarily boosts energy once again.
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
On the pricey side May be a little too dry for some
Craving a sweet treat, but in need of a more substantial pick-me-up?
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
The array of eats ranges from grab-and-go items for the ravenous after-school crowd, to couscous salad, beef wraps and falafel for lunchtime visitors, or Swedish or Turkish-style coffee and fresh-baked baklava for those seeking an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Spring clean your makeup routine for a seasonal pick-me-up
Spring cleaning applies to more than just a closet cleanout and trip to Goodwill.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
On the pricey side May be a little too dry for some
Craving a sweet treat, but in need of a more substantial pick-me-up?
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
The array of eats ranges from grab-and-go items for the ravenous after-school crowd, to couscous salad, beef wraps and falafel for lunchtime visitors, or Swedish or Turkish-style coffee and fresh-baked baklava for those seeking an afternoon pick-me-up.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Spring clean your makeup routine for a seasonal pick-me-up
Spring cleaning applies to more than just a closet cleanout and trip to Goodwill.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
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Instead, it’s driven by the country’s sprawling dietary supplements industry, which critics have long said has little regulatory oversight—and which may get a boost from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is widely seen as an ally to supplement makers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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The initial drop in mortgage rates last week had housing watchers cheering a potential boost to the lackluster spring market.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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That financial reality is at least starting to improve, however, as more marketing opportunities pop up and the NHL posts revenue records, giving the salary cap a lift.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The senior shortstop can now boast a personal-best 365 bench lift to go with a 650-pound deadlift and 550-pound squat.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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So there’s no time like the present for a refresher on getting allergy relief.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2025
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The starry revival currently at the Palace Theatre offers a refresher — though not necessarily deep feelings of purpose or clarity.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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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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For instance, sources said the office was investigating allegations that disaster aid workers with the Federal Emergency Management Agency had skipped over houses that displayed signs supporting Trump during the 2024 election.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump had repeatedly hinted that a future peace deal would include Ukrainian territorial and political concessions and be twinned with the curtailment of U.S. aid to Kyiv.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Drinking Too Much Caffeine and at the Wrong Times Caffeine is a natural stimulant designed to increase alertness and focus and temporarily boost energy.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Whether deep in the trenches of creative work, navigating high-stakes decisions or simply savoring your morning ritual, caffeine — used wisely — is more than a stimulant.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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And sticking with the 2025 standard next year could put benefits for hundreds of thousands of Americans at risk, Ghertner said.—
Arthur Allen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth pointed out that China's military has an extensive presence in the area, adding that Beijing's investments in the region are aimed at gaining military advantage and securing economic benefits.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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