How to Use perk up in a Sentence

perk up

phrasal verb

• The home team perked up, carried play and scored a tie-breaker in the 87th minute.
  — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024
• Those numbers alone should be enough to make a CFO’s ears perk up.
  — Bynatasha Piñon, Fortune, 3 May 2024
• Shares of the team perked up 2% in trading following the news.
  — Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 31 July 2023
• The chocolate makes the ground chiles and other spices perk up and taste more like themselves.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
• Those perched on curbs and leaning against cars perk up and wander over.
  — Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 May 2023
• After the war, the pleasure pier perks up into life once again.
  — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
• Then, perk up with an espresso at the coffee bar or sit back with a stogie in the cigar lounge.
  — Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2023
• That should have perked up your ears because that is also the cycle of Earth's tides.
  — Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2023
• Scarf these little gems by the handful, or use them to perk up a salad or bowl of soup.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
• Dill, feta and lemon juice perk up this fast and refreshing dish.
  — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
• Advertisement Shute went next door to bring back Chief, who perked up to greet Allen.
  — Jack Herrera, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2023
• The third season brings in two new elements that perk up the formula a bit.
  — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
• Ripe avocado offers a creamy contrast to the fried fish, and a squeeze of lime perks up each bite.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 11 May 2023
• The stage also seemed to perk up Rafael Devers, who doubled off Gerrit Cole in the fourth inning and scored the first run of the game.
  — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2023
• The name that should really make close followers of the program perk up is Baylin Brooks.
  — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2023
• Shaw finishes the cookie with just enough Maldon sea salt to perk up the chocolate.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023
• The stately spread has a few other perks up its sleeve, including a working pub and a sandy beach.
  — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 May 2024
• Gianna perked up a bit at dinner, eating black olives one by one off of the tips of her fingers.
  — Erika Edwards, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2024
• My ears perk up when Ryan uses it now, nearly 25 years later.
  — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 28 Oct. 2023
• Your spiritual side is perked up while the moon dances with Neptune.
  — USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
• It’s loaded with peptides to help strengthen and perk up the collagen.
  — Samantha Mims, Essence, 6 Dec. 2023
• No worries, perk up your day with premium floaters with any cocktail or frozen for $2.29.
  — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
• The thinnest ribbon of blackberry honey perked up a slightly sad plate of melon.
  — Eliza McGraw, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
• The Curl & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner always hydrates my hair and perks up my curls.
  — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 30 June 2023
• Gold — also seen as a source of safety during volatile market times — has perked up about 1% in that time, however.
  — NBC News, 16 Apr. 2024
• The ’90s Cheeky Jeans The name says it all: With an extra-high rise and a design that optically perks up the backside, this pair (also available in a curvy fit) is about the butt.
  — Paula Lee, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2023
• Last year, Spence had a tentative fight agreement with Thurman before talks perked up for a Crawford fight.
  — Calvin Watkins, Dallas News, 30 July 2023
• The younger woman visited with flowers, or breakfast or fun junk food or a beer, and Ms. Sullivan would perk up again.
  — Michael Wilson, New York Times, 12 July 2023
• The Onondaga tribe, among others from the Northeastern United States, would have been able to serve them with forest berries, perking up the rich, dark meat with color and flavor.
  — Sean Sherman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Nov. 2023
• Hiding in the outlet are patio furniture picks that’ll perk up your outdoor spaces for up to 78 percent off.
  — Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 29 June 2024

Last Updated: 1 Sep 2024