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perking up

VERB

cheer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brighten mend take heart

WEAK

ameliorate be refreshed buck up cheer up convalesce gain improve invigorate liven up look up pep up rally recover recuperate refresh renew revive shake

Antonyms

WEAK

depress

Example Sentences

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Despite dour consumer sentiment, the labor market has held up well, with the unemployment rate below its historical average and jobs growth perking up recently, after a weak 2025.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

To the extent growth is perking up, this largely is a result of reforms Abe introduced a decade ago that finally are bearing fruit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

But though sales show signs of perking up, the company is still wrestling with a years-long labour fight that threatens to hamper its turnaround.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Per a pro-tip from Nosrat, try perking up leftover chicken with salt and acid.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025

Down around the bottom, some green fronds are still hanging on, perking up a little in the sun.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett