pick-me-up

noun

Definition of pick-me-upnext
as in boost
something (such as a drink) that makes you feel better and more lively Coffee is my usual morning pick-me-up. I could really use a pick-me-up after the day I just had.

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Recent Examples of pick-me-up These zucchini muffins are great for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026 There's also a cafe car, where riders can grab pick-me-ups like coffee, snacks, and sandwiches, while the Quiet Car is ideal for passengers looking to unplug for a bit. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 In addition to getting a lift from his matchup, Alvarez’s likelihood to hit a home run will get a pick-me-up from playing at home. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 Coffee isn’t just a morning pick-me-up; it’s linked to surprising health benefits beyond energy. — Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick-me-up
  1. boost
  2. lift
  3. refresher
  4. help
  5. aid
  6. stimulant
  7. benefit
Noun
  • The initial spending surge is climbing but losing steam as AI capex growth as a share of GDP slows, the boost from last year’s tax depreciation incentives fades, and the stock-market wealth effect cools.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Her sisters Ellie and Powell make up the rest of the trio, and the group has seen a massive boost in popularity over the past couple of years.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of boost
Noun
  • The town is also an ideal jumping-off point for exploring the surrounding Dolomites, with lifts taking visitors to Seceda and Alpe di Siusi.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026
  • According to Lambert, this lift-off is due to the sudden popularity of mass-market personal agents.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of lift
Noun
  • Fans who’ve followed this story from day one would probably still welcome a refresher.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • For a category definitions refresher, sift through our clue glossary.
    — Vulture, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of refresher
Noun
  • Desperate Israelis called the authorities, pleading for help that would not arrive for hours.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The sailors were brought to the island’s southern port of Galle on Saturday after Sri Lankan authorities received a distress call seeking medical help, said Thushara Rodrigo, the foreign ministry spokesperson.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • Mubarak Bekheit, an aid worker in Darfur, told the AP by phone on Wednesday that many people remained missing and some bodies had yet to be recovered from homes in the area after the strike hit a civilian neighborhood.
    — YASSIR ABDALLA, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • In the primary, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee courted Ford for a possible endorsement but ultimately found policy differences with him, Ford said, including his declining to support unconditional military aid to Israel.
    — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of aid
Noun
  • Caffeine is a stimulant that increases alertness, energy and brain activity.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Most pair stimulants like caffeine or paraxanthine with focus-support compounds like L-theanine, citicoline and rhodiola, plus adaptogens like lion’s mane and ashwagandha.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of stimulant
Noun
  • How fast the benefits of a truly life-changing technology flow through the economy is the actual measure of how fast it is being adopted.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There is little benefit in continuing to pay for an old version of your life.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of benefit

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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-up. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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