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
If your closet or beauty routine is in dire need of a mid-winter pick-me-up, consider this your sign to head over to Revolve.
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Averi Baudler, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
And for a pick-me-up before or after the slopes, the Double Blacks cafe on the lower level serves espresso drinks, spiced ciders, fresh croissants, and small bites.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
Milk Shake Hydrating Toner and Face Mist is not just a quick mid-afternoon skin pick-me-up, Beekman’s toner is filled with hydrating hyaluronic acid and glycerin, moisturizing squalane, along with soothing chamomile and mugwort—two ingredients that have excellent redness calming properties.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
Toss yours into your work tote or gym bag for the perfect midday pick-me-up!
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Related article Trump delivers another blow to Ukraine and a new boost to Putin But Trump’s boosting of Russia goes well beyond rhetoric.—
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Gomez embraced Red Lip Theory, the idea that a red lip gives a boost to the skin, too.—
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Beyond the modules, Four Wheel offers a long list of options, including various solar packages, a pair of portable toilet options, an automatic roof lift, a larger king-size bed, the two aforementioned stoves, and a Truma furnace.—
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Best of all, the lack of harsh ingredients means this mascara is extra gentle on your lashes (and ideal for those with sensitive skin), all while providing maximum lift, curl, and thickness.—
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For those who need a quick refresher, Homer’s epic takes place after the decade-long Trojan War during Greek hero Odysseus’ decade-long journey to get back home.—
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Read a refresher on season one and THR‘s recent in-depth cover story on the hit show’s return.—
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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.—
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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.—
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The United States, for instance, has allocated $119 billion for aid to Ukraine, according to a research organization in Germany, the Kiel Institute, not $350 billion.—
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Without the money to pay staff, aid organizations including the U.S. Agency for International Development began laying off hundreds of employees.—
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Assess how overuse of medications, certain food ingredients, chemicals and environmental exposures contribute to chronic inflammation and disease. Evaluate the prevalence and risks of prescribing antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants and weight-loss drugs to children.—
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Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, and its use has been linked to lower risks of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.—
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Today, the vision has grown into Shared Economy Services (SES), a benefits company poised to upend the traditional labor market.—
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This surge is likely attributed to robust performance from initiatives like the AliExpress Choice program, which offers free shipping and additional benefits.—
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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