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sober up

VERB
recover
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bounce back gain grow heal increase overcome pick up rebound recuperate restore revive
STRONG
better convalesce mend rally refresh rejuvenate renew
WEAK
be out of woods come around feel oneself again forge ahead get back on feet get better get in shape get out from under get over get well make a comeback perk up pull through regain one's health regain one's strength return to form snap back start anew take turn for better
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline decrease destroy diminish hurt lose spend worsen
STRONG
deteriorate kill ruin weaken
WEAK
mislay miss wane

Example Sentences

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But a note to investors in the company known for its eco-friendly wool sneakers: Markets tend to sober up eventually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"There's a romantic view that mining is an easy area, and one can get rich quickly... We need to sober up," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

“It’s time to really sober up and think harder about how we avoid a military conflict with China.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2023

That August, after a party, Russian police took him to a police station to sober up, but he was later accused of assaulting an officer, ABC News reported.

From Salon • Dec. 8, 2022

My dad was serious, which made me immediately sober up.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad