as in tidy
being clean and in good order
if your room is all picked up, you can go to the party
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as in mastered
to acquire complete knowledge, understanding, or skill in
he has a knack for picking up a language in a few weeks
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as in assembled
to bring together in one body or place
pick up all of your things because we have to be off this beach before dark
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as in bought
to get possession of (something) by giving money in exchange for
could you pick up some milk at the store?
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as in gained
to gradually increase in
the boat was just picking up speed when it was rammed by another boat
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as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
pick up your feet while I vacuum in front of the sofa
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as in arrested
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
police picked up the fugitive when she went out to buy food
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as in cleaned house
to make a place neat and orderly by removing extraneous stuff
I thought you said you had picked up, so why are these things still lying around the rec room?
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as in resumed
to begin again or return to after an interruption
after the protestors were removed from the auditorium, the speaker picked up his lecture right where he had left off
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as in trimmed
to make neat
the boy's bedroom looked like it hadn't been picked up in quite a while
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Recent Examples of picked up
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Bruins prospect Andre Gasseau led the way with a couple of net-front goals, James Hagens picked up two assists and flashed his abundant skill while Dean Letourneau (one goal) was a physical presence on the forecheck and penalty kill.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
After a holding penalty in the red zone moved the Seahawks to second-and-goal from the Rams’ 19-yard line, Seattle called a screen pass to Walker that picked up 10 yards.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Chinese manufacturing sector sped up, report finds China’s manufacturing sector picked up speed in January, a private-sector survey showed Monday, though the data still points to structural challenges.
—semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Geopolitical tensions flare Markets extended their losses and volatility picked up after reports that the United States shot down an Iranian drone that had been approaching a US aircraft carrier.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
According to Austin city officials, any curbside trash, recycling and composting collection scheduled for Monday will instead be picked up Tuesday, with other customers likely to experience delays throughout the week.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Jimenez is known for her bestselling book series The Friend Zone and Part of Your World, which was recently picked up for feature development by Sophia Stallone and Balboa Productions.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
More than a decade ago, the organic farmer began to notice that the pet occasionally picked up sticks and used them to scratch herself — a behavior that is known though not often recorded — and captured her in action as her technique improved.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Just eight days before, officers had picked up Avila-Carcamo on an outstanding warrant, the chief said, stemming from a July 2024 domestic violence incident involving Morales, who did not have legal residency status in the United States.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Bruins prospect Andre Gasseau led the way with a couple of net-front goals, James Hagens picked up two assists and flashed his abundant skill while Dean Letourneau (one goal) was a physical presence on the forecheck and penalty kill.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
After a holding penalty in the red zone moved the Seahawks to second-and-goal from the Rams’ 19-yard line, Seattle called a screen pass to Walker that picked up 10 yards.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Chinese manufacturing sector sped up, report finds China’s manufacturing sector picked up speed in January, a private-sector survey showed Monday, though the data still points to structural challenges.
—semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Geopolitical tensions flare Markets extended their losses and volatility picked up after reports that the United States shot down an Iranian drone that had been approaching a US aircraft carrier.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
According to Austin city officials, any curbside trash, recycling and composting collection scheduled for Monday will instead be picked up Tuesday, with other customers likely to experience delays throughout the week.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
Jimenez is known for her bestselling book series The Friend Zone and Part of Your World, which was recently picked up for feature development by Sophia Stallone and Balboa Productions.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
More than a decade ago, the organic farmer began to notice that the pet occasionally picked up sticks and used them to scratch herself — a behavior that is known though not often recorded — and captured her in action as her technique improved.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked up
Adjective
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The beds are arranged in tidy rows and planted with vegetables.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Use a cord management system to keep your cables tidy and hidden.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Critics point to the group as a prime beneficiary of this nexus, an organization that has mastered the art of turning social welfare into immense political leverage.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Arizona Cardinals have mastered the art of building this suspense, but not in a good way.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Its glow fell upon the select gathering, personally assembled by Soo Hoo — among them, founder of the Vivino wine app, Heini Zachariassen, certified Master of Wine and commentator Ned Goodwin and editor-in-chief of The Wine Advocate, William Kelley.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The panel is assembled by the Associated Press.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The company says the attacker gained brief, unauthorized access to a small part of its network before being removed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The website gained momentum after the Serve fleet essentially doubled the number of robots in Chicago last fall, Robertson said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Most of the crippling Western sanctions on Syria were lifted after a new leadership took power following the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in December 2024, opening the way for investments to flow into the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Five days later, she was found alive – and authorities arrested a local suspect who was familiar with the family and her grandson’s construction company, abducting her to get $3 million ransom.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Days after federal agents arrested the Ecuadorian mother hiding under a trailer on a snowy Minneapolis street, White House border czar Tom Homan said 700 federal law enforcement personnel will be withdrawn from the state.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Train traffic was halted overnight at the request of police and resumed Thursday morning, the railway said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Silver, a recent favorite of retail traders, also resumed dropping yesterday after a brief reprieve.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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Politicians would like to believe that rising health-insurance costs result from bloated hospital budgets, physician overpayments, or administrative waste—problems that could be trimmed away painlessly.—
Chris Pope,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Gaga’s entire dress was trimmed with pleated fabric on her chest, stomach, and skirt, adding extra movement and texture to the head-turning look.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Picked up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picked%20up. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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