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as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
buck up, kids, it's not so bad as you're making it out to be
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as in to encourage
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
a surprise presidential visit to buck up the troops
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Recent Examples of buck up
In Williamsport, the coach would probably just buck up his shortstop and tell him to get the next one.
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
But then, two days later and about a half-hour before Harris was set to deliver a masterful closing argument with the White House’s south front as her backdrop, Biden was trying to buck up Latino supporters in a call from the White House residence.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
Assuming the 49ers’ run defense is not further compromised by their inability to buck up (and fill defensive tackle Javon Hargrave’s absence), then Bosa, Leonard Floyd and any timely blitzer must pressure Prescott into sacks, interceptions and his fourth straight defeat to the 49ers.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
Still others buck up the recipe with spirits—so many bartenders have reflexively added vodka that many mistakenly believe that vodka is part of the original recipe.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
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Dan Freedman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
But then, two days later and about a half-hour before Harris was set to deliver a masterful closing argument with the White House’s south front as her backdrop, Biden was trying to buck up Latino supporters in a call from the White House residence.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
Assuming the 49ers’ run defense is not further compromised by their inability to buck up (and fill defensive tackle Javon Hargrave’s absence), then Bosa, Leonard Floyd and any timely blitzer must pressure Prescott into sacks, interceptions and his fourth straight defeat to the 49ers.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2024
Still others buck up the recipe with spirits—so many bartenders have reflexively added vodka that many mistakenly believe that vodka is part of the original recipe.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buck up
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This majesty palm is popular for being a pet-friendly, low maintenance plant that brightens a space with its tropical green fronds.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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That's Cosrx's Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, whose namesake ingredient (96% snail mucin) soothes blemishes, brightens acne scars, and evens out hyperpigmentation.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the coach is encouraged by what he’s seen from the mobile blueliner as of late.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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But Wilson said he was encouraged to engage with UCSD students.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Does My Phone Support Wireless Charging? Not all phones support wireless charging, but most brands have models that do, so look up your phone model first.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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Jude Bellingham sighed and looked up to the sky — goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and centre-back Eder Militao had already suffered the same injury that campaign (Militao is currently out with an ACL injury).—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Their project was inspired by Benjamin’s study of taxi-fare data for an econometrics competition held at the University of Chicago.—
Dan Greene,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The World’s First Podcast originated in 2021 and inspired the podcast featured in Nobody Wants This.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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The lightweight Ilia Liquid Light Serum Highlighter has a subtle, dewy glow.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Many acne-prone reviewers praise its ability to lighten acne scars and calm any redness for a more radiant, smooth, soft, even, and glowing complexion.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2025
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Fabricated from the double-layered material used in conveyor belts, its oatmeal-colored shape could bear up to 500 pounds of weight—ultimately solidifying the tote’s status in the pantheon of carryalls.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
16 Dec. 2024
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The eating tray can be easily attached and bear up to 30 lbs.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
27 July 2024
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Officers and paramedics rendered aid but the man could not be revived.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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In his first week leading the powerful agency that oversees national communications, Carr has done just that, reviving complaints that alleged liberal media bias.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Buck up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buck%20up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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