How to Use perk up in a Sentence
perk up
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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
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Those numbers alone should be enough to make a CFO’s ears perk up.
—Bynatasha Piñon, Fortune, 3 May 2024
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Shares of the team perked up 2% in trading following the news.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 31 July 2023
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The chocolate makes the ground chiles and other spices perk up and taste more like themselves.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2023
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Those perched on curbs and leaning against cars perk up and wander over.
—Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 May 2023
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After the war, the pleasure pier perks up into life once again.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024
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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
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That should have perked up your ears because that is also the cycle of Earth's tides.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 30 Aug. 2023
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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
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Dill, feta and lemon juice perk up this fast and refreshing dish.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2023
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Advertisement Shute went next door to bring back Chief, who perked up to greet Allen.
—Jack Herrera, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2023
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The third season brings in two new elements that perk up the formula a bit.
—Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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Shaw finishes the cookie with just enough Maldon sea salt to perk up the chocolate.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023
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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
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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
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My ears perk up when Ryan uses it now, nearly 25 years later.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 28 Oct. 2023
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Your spiritual side is perked up while the moon dances with Neptune.
—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
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It’s loaded with peptides to help strengthen and perk up the collagen.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 6 Dec. 2023
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No worries, perk up your day with premium floaters with any cocktail or frozen for $2.29.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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The thinnest ribbon of blackberry honey perked up a slightly sad plate of melon.
—Eliza McGraw, Washington Post, 12 Sep. 2023
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The Curl & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner always hydrates my hair and perks up my curls.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 30 June 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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