pick-me-up
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Bobo, a depressive with a habit of finding a pick-me-up at the bottom of a bottle, checks into rehab and puts a plug in the jug for good; Ferrara’s father never dries up, and in 1980 follows his first suicide attempt with a second, successful one.
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Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Manaker, the whole grains add fiber and fuel, making this snack ideal for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or a quick pick-me-up during the day.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Oct. 2025
If your loungewear collection needs a little pick-me-up, though, look no further than Amazon’s best-selling Automet Jogger Sweatpants.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Paninis are the perfect quick dinner pick-me-up.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
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Nick Pinkerton, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
According to Manaker, the whole grains add fiber and fuel, making this snack ideal for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or a quick pick-me-up during the day.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Oct. 2025
If your loungewear collection needs a little pick-me-up, though, look no further than Amazon’s best-selling Automet Jogger Sweatpants.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Paninis are the perfect quick dinner pick-me-up.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pick-me-up
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick-me-up. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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