1
as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
we perked up once the sun came out
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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the dog tilts her head and perks up her ears whenever someone speaks to her
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk (up)
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Harper Beckham is brightening up her look just in time for the warmer months!—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025 -
One of the shades is for your typical correcting, while the other is for brightening around your eyes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Each carriage turns 360 degrees while lifting riders to 6 feet in the air.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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He’s made a conscious effort to lift the ball more, and he’s continued to walk as he’s climbed the system.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, these updates raise questions about the Oscars broadcast itself.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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While most drug products were exempt from the latest round of tariffs that took effect the same day, Trump's continued push has raised industry concerns.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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This pull-forward was expected to keep cargo numbers elevated into the spring, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and trade consulting firm Hackett Associates.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Under Chaney’s watch, the department developed specialized training programs, acquired advanced equipment and elevated the department’s preparedness and response capabilities.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Perk (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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