How to Use perk in a Sentence

perk

1 of 2 verb
  • In a few hours, the leaves should perk back up.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
  • People tend to perk back up or pink up.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Redick had a secret weapon to perk them up.
    — Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Peek-a-boo bras that perk out of tops were all over last year’s red carpets.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Here are a handful of options that are sure to perk up any space.
    — Popular Science, 3 Jan. 2020
  • When all else fails, a road trip can perk up the flagging spirits.
    — Jerry Shnay, Daily Southtown, 10 June 2019
  • This was truly the one moment in the episode that made my ears perk up.
    — Kyndall Cunningham, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Dogs, on the other hand, perk up even when addressed by a stranger.
    — Bydavid Grimm, science.org, 24 Oct. 2022
  • His sows seemed to perk up at the tune — and even began wagging their tails.
    — Fox News, 28 July 2022
  • Glitter twinkled on her cheeks, and her ears perked up as friends called her name.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2018
  • Well, that news is exciting enough to make anyone perk right up!
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 2 Aug. 2019
  • But the story of what happened was enough to perk up the Tylenol task force.
    — Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2022
  • And Bryce isn't the only one who seemed perked up by his dad's advice.
    — Brittney McNamara, Teen Vogue, 20 Dec. 2018
  • Indoor plants can perk up any room, but choosing the right one can be daunting.
    — Country Living Staff, Country Living, 6 Mar. 2018
  • But there must be elements of their stories that made your ears perk up, right?
    — Alissa Wilkinson, Vox, 24 July 2019
  • Detroit finally perked up at that point but couldn't break through.
    — Dana Gauruder, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2019
  • The atmosphere, the crowd and, yes, the stakes involved perked him up.
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
  • And soaking the onion slices in cold water helps to remove their bite and perk up their crunch.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appétit, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Then, perk up with an espresso at the coffee bar or sit back with a stogie in the cigar lounge.
    — Eric Rosen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2021
  • Electronic art will be installed in the gloomy passage to perk it up.
    — John King, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 June 2021
  • Fresh herbs perk up a salad and can be added to salad dressing for even more flavor.
    — oregonlive, 9 June 2020
  • But relying on banana peels to perk up your houseplants isn’t your best bet.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2020
  • Maybe things will perk up if Allie gets to live out his casino-robbing dreams.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Feeling drained is likely, and even a good night's rest or some caffeine may not have been able to perk you up.
    — Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2022
  • By the end of his dad's talk, Bryce is clearly perked up and walks back onto the court with his head up.
    — Brittney McNamara, Teen Vogue, 20 Dec. 2018
  • Three-year-old Juan perked up when one of the volunteers offered him a bright green ice pop.
    — NBC News, 24 June 2018
  • Learn how to revive hydrangeas with this hack; most blooms will perk up nicely for more time to enjoy them.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Some kind of moister stick or one that’s got a slight shimmer to it, just to perk everything up sometimes.
    — Monica Corcoran Harel, Variety, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Because who else perks up more than McGregor when a fight is named?
    — Charlotte Carroll, SI.com, 9 June 2019
  • When his house got so cold that the hamsters would start hibernating, a spot of brandy would perk them right back up.
    — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 26 Dec. 2021

perk

2 of 2 noun
  • Here's what to know about the perk.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The perk is free for the first two years.
    — PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The perk is free for the first two years.
    — PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Each comes with three perks and unique voiceovers.
    — Andrew McGowan, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Book smarter, stress less, and max out the perks.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Blood donors will get some perks for rolling up their sleeves.
    — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • That’s not to say there weren’t perks that came with the job.
    — Krystal Hur, CNN, 16 Mar. 2024
  • But these perks have become rare.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The biggest perk to this loungewear set?
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
  • Some of these offer nice perks, too.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Living space is not one of those perks.
    — Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
  • And yet, these perks come with downsides.
    — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
  • That kind of deal comes with perks, spoken or not.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Despite these perks, the path to the skies wasn’t easy.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The same idea applies to many of the perks that come with these cards.
    — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
  • But his dream job was never about the wages or the first-class perks.
    — Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Chalk it up to the perks of being 23.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The real perk here is the one-time payment.
    — PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
  • But Young knows that not all schools can afford such perks.
    — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
  • This is where travel and live events become more than perks.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • And there’s still a lot more money and perks on the table.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 21 June 2026
  • For an even more exclusive perk, join their wine club.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Unripe green bananas have perks for the gut, too.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The perk will be available right up to the grand opening.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Some even come with perks like hotel discounts or free nights.
    — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2026
  • All of the perks above make falling and staying asleep a breeze.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026
  • Every age has its perks and challenges.
    — Paula Thielen, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Adopting a senior comes with its perks.
    — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Saatva’s adjustable bed base has lots of perks.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The perks of eating what’s in season?
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026

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