PICKED UP Synonyms: 395 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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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verb

past tense of pick up

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

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This time, Daniels and the Buccaneers’ offense didn’t squander the chance to put the Cowboys away, as Irving picked up the necessary first down to allow his rookie quarterback some victory kneels to end the game. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 As for food, those onboard can opt to dine on deck, at a picnic onshore, or underneath the stars, with each meal made from local ingredients picked up throughout the trip. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 The quiet release quickly picked up steam with praise from testers and a massive vote of confidence from investors. — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026 The service has picked up Thou Shalt Not Steal, which stars Miranda Otto, and Scandi drama The Trio. — Peter White, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026 Getting picked up is one challenge, staying on the shelf is another. — Rhea Cartwright, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The very next day at Monmouth Park on the Jersey shore, Johnny Hockey picked up his first victory in his fifth try. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 Secure loose outdoor items, including furniture and garbage containers, that could be picked up by strong winds. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026 Ryan Watson picked up his fourth save of the year with a hitless ninth after Sammy Peralta worked three scoreless innings of relief. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked up

Adjective

Constellation boundaries are less tidy than the drawings suggest.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Order the homemade meatballs, polenta with sautéed mushrooms and mascarpone, and a pepperoni-and-hot-honey pizza along with any of the interesting wines or local craft beers on the tidy beverage list.

— Christina Pérez, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of tidy

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The same approach beat three world champions at Barrage Stratego, a faster eight-piece variant of Stratego, mastered the cooperative card game Hanabi, and beat the best bots at the Chinese card game dou dizhu.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
Boot season is officially here, and while numerous brands look to make the most of the seasonal shift, there are few labels that have mastered the mix of casual lifestyle appeal and functional outdoor capabilities like Timberland has.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of mastered

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In 1979, the property was added to the National Register of Historic Places and ultimately purchased by Richard and Dina Dwyer in 2015.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Whether a purchase qualifies depends on the code submitted with the transaction, not the item purchased.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of purchased

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The reactionary spirit of mobsters was particularly useful to the authorities when left-wing politics gained steam in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
First Solar — Shares gained 2% after Truist upgraded the solar name to buy from hold.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of gained

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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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California crime The LAPD busted a secret network of brothels — but hasn’t arrested the owner.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Law enforcement officers arrested 51-year-old Yahya Mohamed Mosleh and his son, 18-year-old Islam Mohamed Mosleh, on charges connected to a narcotics investigation involving an Oxford tobacco shop, Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

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When the drummer was compelled the leave the stage Thursday in Tulsa, there was some confusion during an approximate 25-minute break before the music resumed with Journey’s drum tech, Steve Toomey, taking over.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Palos Verdes players thought the ball was dead after stoppage for an Inglewood injury, but the officials started running the clock when play resumed, and Palos Verdes finally called a timeout.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026