1
as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
we perked up once the sun came out
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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the dog tilts her head and perks up her ears whenever someone speaks to her
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perk (up)
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This new visitor to the inner solar system is expected to brighten, perhaps becoming a fairly easy object to see in small telescopes or good binoculars.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
While the former depuffs and brightens the under-eye region on days when you’re deprived of zzzs, the latter takes advantage of orange peptides, pomegranate spheres, and hyaluronic acid to further smooth the skin.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The lockdown was later lifted, but the university said access to campus would remain restricted to students, faculty, and staff with a valid school ID as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continued to investigate the threat.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The deal, brokered after a standoff between state and county officials resulting from a disagreement over whether to raise assessments this year, means homeowners will see a nearly 7% increase above their 2024 property valuation.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bundy family said information about the object removed from Ryan Bundy’s arm could raise more questions in the incident.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Worthy’s role was elevated last year because of an injury to wide receiver Rashee Rice.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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To elevate the roadhouse into a top-tier venue, Dalton confronts meddling patrons with a cutthroat, no-nonsense policy.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Perk (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perk%20%28up%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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