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
Original price: $45 Want a face wash with a little pick-me-up?
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Lana was in languid mode for the entirety of the set; think of her headlining set at Coachella last year — the early, slow parts — extended further and without the pick-me-up selections near the end.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Coffee Your morning pick-me-up might see a hefty price increase.
—Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Flowers are an uplifting little luxury, and during springtime can be a perfect pick-me-up for a solo day out, a gift for a loved one, a token for someone that is grieving and more.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Lana was in languid mode for the entirety of the set; think of her headlining set at Coachella last year — the early, slow parts — extended further and without the pick-me-up selections near the end.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Coffee Your morning pick-me-up might see a hefty price increase.
—Erica Gerald Mason, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Flowers are an uplifting little luxury, and during springtime can be a perfect pick-me-up for a solo day out, a gift for a loved one, a token for someone that is grieving and more.
—Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
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Remember, anyone who signs up in Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia will be eligible for a 15-to-1 odds boost.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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There’s also a thick outsole, providing a platform effect in addition to a slight heel for a boost in height.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
Noun
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In the wake of multiple bullpen injuries, the Kansas City Royals received a hefty lift from a group of young relievers.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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The Timberwolves will need a major lift from Anthony Edwards to stay within striking distance in this series.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The liveliness of this coffee was really enjoyable as a wake up in the dark hours of the morning and was also a great refresher after lunch.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside Online,
12 May 2025
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As a quick refresher, SDVs are clean-sheet designs in terms of their electronic architecture.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 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
Noun
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Hearing aid jewelry is not hearing aid jewelry without the aids.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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This week, a few aid trucks entered the territory and began reaching Palestinians for the first time since the blockade began. COGAT, the Israeli defense body overseeing aid for Gaza, said 388 trucks had entered since Monday.—
Sally Abou Aljoud,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Caffeine is a stimulant, so if it's consumed (by drinking coffee, for example) when cortisol is high, that can increase stress levels that were already high at the beginning of the day.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
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Caffeine is a stimulant that impacts sleep-promoting hormones and alters sleep habits.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Lost baggage has a maximum benefit of $2,500 per person.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The attraction includes affordability, access to nature, and the growing food and drink scene — all of which benefit visitors, too.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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