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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The grains were tender, pleasantly sticky, and subtly brightened with rice vinegar.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025 -
Hyaluronic acid boosts hydration, while apple extract brightens and smooths the skin.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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Richards says watching Newcastle United lift the Carabao Cup before the international break — ending their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy — only fuelled his desire to help Palace to the first major trophy in their history.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Think about it this way, a rising tide lifts all boats.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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By comparison, Fine raised less than $1 million between November 26, 2024, and March 3.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Questions have been raised for years regarding the level of care at the institution.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
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There is a belief he could be elevated into Emery’s squad before long, having made his senior debut off the bench in September’s Carabao Cup game away to Wycombe Wanderers of League One and joined the first team on that recent Dubai training trip.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The Bottom Line Strong building materials elevate too-familiar design.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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