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
Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
When Biden dropped out of the race in July 2024, Harris picked up his torch and secured the Democratic nomination.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
It’s also picked up a dozen awards from festivals across the world.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, Peacock announced that Days has been picked up for two more seasons.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Tony & Ziva wrapped its rollercoaster of an espionage tale Thursday with an intense finale, which picked up with the titular pair once again going in search of their daughter Tali after she’s kidnapped by Jonah Markham’s (Julian Ovendon) lackeys.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
At the time, Brenden Aaronson’s placement as the draught excluder was questioned, which Pyzdrowski also picked up on.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
While the participation rate for alcoholic consumption has picked up among Gen Zers of legal drinking age, jumping from 46% in 2023 to 70% in 2025, Lodewijks said younger Americans tend to drink less often than previous generations.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Fillet picked up the estate in 1972 for a mere $138,000.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
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Hulu had originally picked up 20 episodes of the series back in 2023, with the first batch of 10 episodes debuting as Season 14 earlier this year.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
When Biden dropped out of the race in July 2024, Harris picked up his torch and secured the Democratic nomination.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
It’s also picked up a dozen awards from festivals across the world.
—James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, Peacock announced that Days has been picked up for two more seasons.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Tony & Ziva wrapped its rollercoaster of an espionage tale Thursday with an intense finale, which picked up with the titular pair once again going in search of their daughter Tali after she’s kidnapped by Jonah Markham’s (Julian Ovendon) lackeys.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
At the time, Brenden Aaronson’s placement as the draught excluder was questioned, which Pyzdrowski also picked up on.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
While the participation rate for alcoholic consumption has picked up among Gen Zers of legal drinking age, jumping from 46% in 2023 to 70% in 2025, Lodewijks said younger Americans tend to drink less often than previous generations.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Fillet picked up the estate in 1972 for a mere $138,000.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picked up
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Their relationship was volatile and messy, not tidy or palatable.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Eastherry Over The Door Pantry Organizer For large pantries with too many ingredients, an over-the-door organizer is the best way to keep things tidy without overtaking your shelves.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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Most fans of the show have likely been bracing themselves to see how Hemsworth takes on a character Cavill has long mastered.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Coach Steve Lavin had assembled a roster through the spring after 12 of his top 13 scorers from a disappointing 6-27 season exhausted their eligibility or transferred.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Adams’ car pulls up to the NYPD Academy in Flushing, Queens, where this year’s class of more than 1,000 cadets has assembled in a massive auditorium.—
Molly Ball,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Craig Barritt—2024 Getty Images The Tisch family, whose fortune is gained from the Loews Corporation, has also been active during the mayoral election.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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What’s gained by indulging our doom?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The year the ban lifted, Trier became the country’s national champion, specializing in rugged stunts using infrastructure like rails and stairs.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Then finally, in 2023, the bans were lifted.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Wondra wasn’t charged with those felonies until March 2023, after she’d been arrested in connection with Michael’s death.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Oct. 2025
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Two participants have been arrested, and three others are being questioned, one of those officials said.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Stars and Stripes reported that the aircraft carrier, which returned to its home port on October 18, resumed its patrol.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The sugar rush of government stimulus checks wore off, and the economy resumed its previous trajectory.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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How dare this newcomer suggest that the towering maple between their properties be trimmed or cut down?—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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It should be cooked thoroughly and not raw, trimmed of excess fat, cut into bite-sized pieces appropriate for the dog’s size and free from dog toxins such as garlic, onion or excessive salt.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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