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pick-me-up

[pik-mee-uhp] / ˈpɪk miˌʌp /
NOUN
stimulant
Synonyms
STRONG
analeptic catalyst drug energizer incentive motivation motive restorative spur stimulus tonic upper
WEAK
reviver shot in the arm
Antonyms
STRONG
block discouragement hindrance

Example Sentences

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When Alipio notices someone needs a little pick-me-up, she’s there to support them, McDonald added.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

The first is garlic-infused ghee, which she keeps in multiple bottles throughout her kitchen as its a reliable pick-me-up for anything from vegetables to fish fillets.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2026

The win in Saudi Arabia was a quick pick-me-up after Napoli lost 1-0 to Udinese in the league at the weekend to leave them third, two points adrift of Inter and one behind Milan.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

People may dump their morning coffees or afternoon pick-me-up snacks in the trash can before they hop on the bus, which may or may not be cleared in time.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

I needed some magic potion, some pick-me-up to bring me back into the spotlight.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon