perk up

Example Sentences

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A splash of pickle brine can perk up a potato salad.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

A program offering subsidies to buy household appliances and electric vehicles helped perk up spending earlier last year, but retail-sales momentum has since waned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

"But I need to be able to handle all the feelings and then perk up and perform."

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

It foresees mortgage rates next year averaging around 6%, while median prices perk up 4%.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

I perk up at the mention of Katherine's mom.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland