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
Its modern-day chapter, however, is defined by its cafes and restaurants, and travelers can stop by for churros, ice cream, and other pick-me-up items.
See a show at the Royal Stables.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
This Mario Badescu Facial Spray is a great pick-me-up for tired, dull skin.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Hashbrowns These hearty potato patties make the perfect morning pick-me-up.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
Your mind is buzzing with new ideas thanks to the cosmic pick-me-up of Mercury trine Jupiter, as this harmonious trine ignites your fifth house of passion projects and ninth house of self-discovery.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024
This Mario Badescu Facial Spray is a great pick-me-up for tired, dull skin.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
Hashbrowns These hearty potato patties make the perfect morning pick-me-up.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 8 Oct. 2024
Your mind is buzzing with new ideas thanks to the cosmic pick-me-up of Mercury trine Jupiter, as this harmonious trine ignites your fifth house of passion projects and ninth house of self-discovery.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
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Stocks tied to the price of the cryptocurrency got a boost.Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Karma’s hybrid super sedan is about to get a big power boost.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Then, win one of the three blue wall states, with Pennsylvania potentially the easiest lift of the three.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Tea, Scones, and Intrigue • Stuart gets the funniest lines in the episode, a helpful reminder that, for my money, The Diplomat works best when it’s got some lift from little day-to-day moments of silliness.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Finally, once everything is back in place, spray the couch with a fabric refresher to get everything smelling nice.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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For a refresher, here’s Deadline’s recaps of Episode 8 and Episode 9.Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Nov. 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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Related Articles Letters: Harsh punishment | Volunteerism | Protect media | Sustainable fuel | Ukraine aid The 40 least-populous states, including the District of Columbia, have 270 electoral votes, the number needed to elect a president.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Border Patrol picks up a group of asylum-seekers from an aid camp at the U.S.-Mexico border near Sasabe, Ariz., on March 13.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Caffeine Caffeine is a stimulant that wakes you up and promotes energy.Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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However, there are specific stimulants that can aggravate or bring it on.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2024
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But the show ultimately weaponizes that claustrophobia to its benefit.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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The greatest benefit for waterfowl hunters in recent years is the evolution of truly lifelike decoy postures.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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