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
Breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up is an easy win, as near-ubiquitous boulangeries spill over with buttery croissants and pain au chocolat.
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Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Instead, Gen Z loves a small pick-me-up that could be as simple as a pastry, specialty coffee or a cute plush.
—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
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Elissa Garay, AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Instead, Gen Z loves a small pick-me-up that could be as simple as a pastry, specialty coffee or a cute plush.
—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
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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
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As a refresher, Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), Emma Meyer (Lizze Broadway), Jordan Li (London Thor and Derek Luh) and Andre Anderson (Chance Perdomo) were falsely blamed for the Godolkin University massacre.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Here’s a brief refresher on why there are two Monday games this week, plus the differences between ABC and ESPN broadcasts.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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His authorities again became a flashpoint last week, when the House voted to repeal two decades-old war powers laws relating to the 1991 and 2003 invasions of Iraq, this time with the help of Republicans.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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He was arrested following a 33-hour manhunt after his parents recognized surveillance images of the suspect released by police and convinced him, with the help of a family friend, to turn himself in.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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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
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Leaves falling is 'like nutrient recycling' Fuller said there are benefits to leaves changing colors and falling in autumn.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The benefit celebrated the arts organization's 60-year journey with an eye to the future.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 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 19 Sep. 2025.
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