pick-me-up
noun
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Whether pulling an all-nighter or pushing through a mid-afternoon slump, energy drinks are the perfect pick-me-up.
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Bonus: The delectable flavors are like a non-edible afternoon pick-me-up, and the shine is a stop-you-in-your-tracks kind of thing.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 31 May 2025
It’s become a personal favorite—as a end-of-workday pick-me-up, heading from the office to happy hour or cocktail party.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 May 2025
Starbucks has had a lot of recent success with matcha, and this new menu item is perfect for people who prefer a cold, light pick-me-up with less caffeine.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
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Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Bonus: The delectable flavors are like a non-edible afternoon pick-me-up, and the shine is a stop-you-in-your-tracks kind of thing.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 31 May 2025
It’s become a personal favorite—as a end-of-workday pick-me-up, heading from the office to happy hour or cocktail party.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 May 2025
Starbucks has had a lot of recent success with matcha, and this new menu item is perfect for people who prefer a cold, light pick-me-up with less caffeine.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
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“Pick-me-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pick-me-up. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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