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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 historical average, and jobs growth perking up recently after a weak 2025.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

U.S. stock futures edged higher as another round of imminent Iran-U.S. peace talks was perking up markets again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025

"The governor left and Simon fell asleep again in a second after perking up for 15 minutes, which I didn’t think he would manage."

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

“Sandwiches are a splendid idea,” Penelope said, perking up.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood