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
Instead, Gen Z loves a small pick-me-up that could be as simple as a pastry, specialty coffee or a cute plush.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Use it as a quick pick-me-up midweek or as part of a full Sunday-night self-care ritual.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
Young Chinese consumers, feeling down because of the pandemic controls and slow economy, turned to budget-friendly splurges for a pick-me-up.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Need a little pick-me-up in this new week?
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 11 Aug. 2025
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Use it as a quick pick-me-up midweek or as part of a full Sunday-night self-care ritual.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
Young Chinese consumers, feeling down because of the pandemic controls and slow economy, turned to budget-friendly splurges for a pick-me-up.
—Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
Need a little pick-me-up in this new week?
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
Noun
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The expiring boost, implemented in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act under former President Joe Biden, applies to 22 million of the 24 million low- and middle-income Americans with plans through the ACA marketplace.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Approval would let Ripple operate as a federally regulated trust bank—a substantial legitimacy boost.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The boot has a low cut that allows your ankles to breathe, while the supportive platform gives you a small amount of lift.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets, as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Regular refreshers reinforce expectations, promote adoption and ensure gaps in usage aren’t due to lack of knowledge.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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LaVon suggests gently cleansing the scalp with a refresher spray after sweating, followed by a few drops of lightweight oil like grapeseed.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rather than rendering aid or notifying emergency personnel, Sellers told co-workers that a ‘woman fell in the parking lot’ and needed help.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Glycerin helps maintain balance, so skin feels clarified, not stripped, while lecithin aids in dissolving debris, and myrtle leaf water provides an antioxidant boost.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Avoid caffeine or stimulants at least eight hours before bedtime.—
Rosanna Sutherby,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, kratom can be a stimulant when used in low doses, increasing alertness and physical energy.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For her, bedrooms and dining rooms, in particular, benefit from the romance and visual depth these prints offer.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some social benefit incentives don’t work in the right direction.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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