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as in brightened
to become glad or hopeful
we perked up once the sun came out
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as in lifted
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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The scale of recent left-wing victories in New York brightened the spotlight on progressive Democrats everywhere, especially in politically competitive states.
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Plus, the color payoff is very impressive—after just one swipe its orangey-nude color complemented my tan, and brightened my complexion.
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He was replaced by Victor Robles, who got hit by a pitch on the right wrist in the bottom of the third and was lifted in favor of Weston Wilson in the fifth.
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This bikini’s feminine sweetheart neckline offers a classic, lifted silhouette made for beach days or backyard pool parties.
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As the statisticians looked up the last time someone had lost the Wimbledon men’s final from such a position (John Bromwich in 1948), Djokovic could have unraveled.
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The crowd looked up as the pyrotechnic display colored the sky in shades of red, white and blue.
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The bike lane is raised a little from the street, and then the sidewalk is raised a little from the bike lane.
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But last year, Australia’s National Rodeo Association raised the age limit to 18, boosting Bella’s ambition to one day ride in adult comps.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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The president has elevated MAGA-friendly election deniers into the federal government, sicced the Justice Department on his political enemies, and drafted multiple agencies into his relentless hunt to substantiate his broad claims of voter fraud.
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“Perked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perked%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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