as in boost
something (such as a drink) that makes you feel better and more lively
Coffee is my usual morning pick-me-up. I could really use a pick-me-up after the day I just had.
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Recent Examples of pick-me-up
The aforementioned mask is great for an in-flight pick-me-up via niacinamide, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Or make an iced holiday drink as a midday pick-me-up.
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—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Cold coffee, especially as afternoon pick-me-ups, is going to fuel that growth, the company said.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
Or, treat your frequent flier to Kiehl’s Daily Defenders set (now discounted by 25 percent) for a rejuvenating pick-me-up.
—Claire Brodsky, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Or make an iced holiday drink as a midday pick-me-up.
8.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Cold coffee, especially as afternoon pick-me-ups, is going to fuel that growth, the company said.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
Or, treat your frequent flier to Kiehl’s Daily Defenders set (now discounted by 25 percent) for a rejuvenating pick-me-up.
—Claire Brodsky, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
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Dogs may genuinely give their owners a happiness boost at work.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Water mains, water treatment, and dams are getting a massive boost, and in a bid to make the U.S. more competitive, almost $50 billion is being spent to ensure all of the country has access to broadband wireless service.Peter Green, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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Another worker in the aerial lift vehicle, a 35-year-old man, suffered minor injuries and was taken to Bellevue Hospital for treatment.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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The sparkle adds just the right amount of lift to keep things light and fresh.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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As a refresher, that term means the whiskey is at least four years old, exactly 100 proof, and the product of one distillery and one distillation season.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2023
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For many health care providers, part of being prepared means looking to one another for aid.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
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Canada's Parliament has approved almost $600 million in military aid for Ukraine.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Glover suggests unplugging from any media about an hour before going to bed and avoiding stimulants before bedtime.Alice Park, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Products containing the herb berberine offer only a few pounds of weight loss, while many dietary supplement weight loss products contain stimulants such as sibutramine and laxatives such as phenolphthalein, which increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cancer.C. Michael White / The Conversation, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
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Remember, these are the maximum Social Security benefits.David Rae, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Dance has been shown to have numerous health and social benefits, including improvement of cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, weight loss, and improved coordination and balance.Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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