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as in brightened
to become glad or hopeful
buck up, kids, it's not so bad as you're making it out to be
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as in inspired
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
a surprise presidential visit to buck up the troops
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Recent Examples of bucked up
While waiting for help, stay bucked up inside your vehicle.
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Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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But even during the dreariest days of March, our beauty and wellness rituals brightened up our routines.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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The victory brightened Mathews’ mood.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bassan said she was also inspired by actor Angelina Jolie, who disclosed her own preventive mastectomy in a 2013 column in The New York Times.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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And there are countless clues hidden in the artwork that tell a story about the people who’ve inspired it.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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Victor looked up, scanning the windows, and saw a large black beast standing on the curb outside.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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As for female leaders and mentors the WNBA standout has looked up to throughout her career?—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Given the Hornets’ record attendance this season, prompt action is encouraged due to expected high demand.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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This spring, he was encouraged by regaining strength and bat speed.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Bucked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bucked%20up. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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