perked up

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Stock futures perked up slightly, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both rose early in the session before the selloff took hold.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Pending home sales, a data point that measures homes that go under contract well before the sale closes, perked up in April, rising 3.2% from the year prior, according to the National Association of Realtors.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

When pitching a TV show around Hollywood a few years ago, I saw the ways media executives’ eyes perked up with approval when I mentioned Chinatown as a setting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Sales of gold bars have perked up amid the dip in gold prices, but customers overall are still cautious, according to Hong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

On our way, Sal suddenly stopped and her ears perked up.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney