PERKED (UP) Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

perked (up)

verb

past tense of perk (up)

as in brightened

to become glad or hopeful we perked up once the sun came out

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as in lifted

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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The green is equally luscious in texture, made with chicken thigh and skin, but intensely herbaceous, brightened with parsley, cilantro, poblano and jalapeño.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
In its latest incarnation, designed by the firm S9, the curtain wall has darkened and the electronic billboards brightened, so that the tower resembles a TV mount, more apparatus than architecture.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026

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There, local fishermen demonstrated their sustainable crayfish harvesting process, and as a spectacular touch, the helicopter lifted one of the crayfish tanks straight out of the ocean, giving our client a dramatic view of the abundant catch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
This act temporarily lifted the statutes of limitations, allowing survivors to sue their abusers regardless of when the harm occurred.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of lifted

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The dressing room was now populated by brightly dressed women, all of whom looked up from applying makeup to stare tightly at her in the doorframe.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors Elizabeth Lipella and Taylor Collins presented evidence during the weeklong trial showing that the defendant and victim were in the same area when she was last seen, that Ryan looked up information on chloroform, alcohol and bleach.

— Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of looked up

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During that time, the group raised thousands of dollars from the tobacco, gambling, and pharmaceutical industries, as detailed by a Washington Post report.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
Born and raised in Callicoon, Doetsch returned to the area to retire after a career in Chicago.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of raised

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Many attendees opted for all-black as well as strapless gowns, and off-the-shoulder dresses elevated by dark jewels, floral patterns, and mixed textures.

— Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
During her tenure at IMA at Newfields, Tate significantly elevated the profile of women artists and artists of color, through both acquisitions and programming.

— News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026

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