pick-me-ups

noun

plural of pick-me-up
as in lifts
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 Synonyms for pick-me-ups
  1. lifts
  2. refreshers
  3. boosts
  4. stimulants
  5. hands
  6. benefits
  7. encouragements
  8. help
Noun
  • Wednesday’s arrest made four of a kind for Smith, whose Dream Body Retreat caters to women receiving Brazilian butt lifts, tummy tucks, breast jobs and other procedures at one of Miami’s many office surgery centers.
    — DAVID J. NEAL, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The crane is expected to tackle some of the heaviest lifts required by nuclear power plants, energy sites and offshore wind farms.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifts
Noun
  • Holopirek has added fruity energy drinks and refreshers to the menu.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
  • As Coca-Cola works to automate dirty soda and refreshers, CNBC's Amelia Lucas takes readers inside the secretive labs where the soda maker is planning its next wave of innovation.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of refreshers
Noun
  • That money began flowing in during the second quarter, as retailers saw major boosts to their profits.
    — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The country icon saw substantial boosts across her catalog after her death was announced.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of boosts
Noun
  • These prescription stimulants can sharpen focus by prompting the brain to release more neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which play an important role in the body’s fight-or-flight response.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Cases where a patient is malnourished are challenging, because research has shown putting in a feeding tube or giving them appetite stimulants doesn’t improve their outcomes, Lee said.
    — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of stimulants
Noun
  • That afternoon, the president, inside the exposition’s ornate Temple of Music, greeted members of the public, shaking hands and warmly inviting them to explore the fair.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Mendoza threw high to Jalen Nailor on his second play, and the ball popped into the air into the hands of San Francisco linebacker Tatum Bethune for an interception.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hands
Noun
  • Moreno’s involvement and willingness to listen to particularly star-level players had its benefits.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • But both fit a category of technology that has some clear benefits, but also clear avenues for abuse.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • Many folks send encouragements toward OP mom and her son, while others put heat on the other parents for sexualizing their kids’ friendship.
    — DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026
  • All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.
    — Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of encouragements
Noun
  • For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Some operators said they were forced to take out personal loans, ask family for financial help, and empty out their savings accounts.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of help
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“Pick-me-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick-me-ups. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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