perk (up)

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Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • One play later, Kelce lifted his arms, signaling the game-winning touchdown just as Mahomes completed an easy 3-yard, walk-off touchdown to receiver Mecole Hardman, who was wide open in the corner of the end zone.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Each of the women stood in their living rooms, bent down and easily lifted up loose floorboards.
    Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Trump in the campaign repeatedly raised the issue of crimes committed by migrants, but there is no evidence that immigrants are more prone to violent crime.
    Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Smith was born and raised at Beale Air Force Base and lives in Elk Grove.
    Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • An Olympic gold medal, Women’s Open Championship win at St. Andrews and entry into the LPGA’s Hall of Fame elevated Ko to dizzying heights in the women’s game.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
  • The victory also elevated his career earnings total to more than $7 million, not too shabby for a horse that sold at auction for $40,000 as a 2-year-old.
    Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
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“Perk (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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