bucking up

verb

Definition of bucking upnext
present participle of buck up
1
as in looking up
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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2
as in inspiring
to fill with courage or strength of purpose a surprise presidential visit to buck up the troops

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  1. inspiring
  2. brightening
  3. encouraging
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  • At least Europe can be proud of its high regulatory standards, which seem to be inspiring the world.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune Europe, 21 Oct. 2024
  • To face his diagnosis with such positivity is inspiring.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
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  • These lasers are an all-purpose skin refresh, mitigating sun damage, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin laxity, tightening the appearance of pore size, and brightening the skin.
    Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Because kojic acid pairs well with most ingredients, it is often combined with other skin-brightening elements (like niacinamide, azelaic acid, vitamin C, and tranexamic acid) to enhance its effects.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • By addressing individual risk factors, encouraging additional imaging and promoting early detection, these new rules are a vital advancement in the fight against breast cancer.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By encouraging users to engage more meaningfully with their technology, Unplugged aims to help people reconnect with real-world interactions and improve overall mental health.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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bucking

bucking up

buckle

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