perk (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk (up)
Verb
  • Hudson's, and potentially Belichick's presence at the competition will only brighten the national spotlight on it.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight outdoor security camera brightens your driveway with a 50% discount while capturing clear footage day or night.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Firefighters had to call in a crane to lift the dump truck off the Ford Ranger.
    Frank Fernandez, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The obliging royalty would lift their hems and give the crowd a glimpse of their sneakers and cowboy boots.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • At the same time, these updates raise questions about the Oscars broadcast itself.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The incident with Lauren had understandably raised questions on whether Weezer’s set would still happen.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In the past two elections, however, Chicago voters elevated amateurs to the mayor’s office, with no management experience and minor political histories.
    Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Spring is the best time to experiment with fun footwear trends, and Nordstrom is a one-stop shop for everything from sandals to sneakers that will instantly elevate your travel wardrobe.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Perk (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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