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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Streetlights are brightening the future for more convenient public battery electric vehicle charging.Ed Garsten, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Warm lights, frosted greenery, and shimmery ribbon all help brighten the powerful use of black hue.Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
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News on the luxury grapevine lifted shares of Burberry and EssilorLuxottica yesterday amid speculation that two major industry deals are underway.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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True lilies don’t need to be lifted in the fall and can stay in the ground.Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Conversely, a Trump win would probably usher in an era of minimal government intervention, potentially accelerating AI development but raising concerns about unintended societal consequences and ethical implications.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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That would raise $500 billion over the next 10 years.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Being elevated adds a layer of comfort and peace of mind – no worrying about uneven terrain, muddy ground or things creeping in during the night.Fergus Scholes, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The moment means that Penn has been elevated to president, and her staffers run to protect her.Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Perk (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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