1
as in masters
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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2
as in assembles
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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3
as in buys
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 grows (in)
to gradually increase in
the boat was just picking up speed when it was rammed by another boat
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as in lifts
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 arrests
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 cleans 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 resumes
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 trims
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 picks up
This picks up any holding with both an honor and the nine onside, which outweighs the alternative play of finessing the 10.
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Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Steve Sarkisian’s crew has wins over only San Jose State, UTEP and Sam Houston State, and thus a shocking number of questions as October gets rolling and SEC play picks up.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Just killing time Set some time after the events of the first game, Hades II picks up with the Greek Underworld once again in disarray.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Season 2 picks up after Kimmie marries businessman Horace Bellarie, inheriting a new sense of power that angers her in-laws, Netflix said in its release.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Of course, the FOMC only has a single policy tool, interest rates, so if unemployment rises and inflation picks up, then the FOMC’s decision making may be made more complicated.
—Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The sequel picks up with Lindsay Lohan returning as Anna and Jamie Lee Curtis as her mom Tess Coleman, 22 years after their first body-swap comedy.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 9 Aug. 2025
The latest installment picks up with Seabrook’s zombie-cheerleader-alien dream team, Zed and Addison, back from a summer road trip and stepping into new roles as camp counselors for two rival monster factions.
—Kaila Garrett, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Steve Sarkisian’s crew has wins over only San Jose State, UTEP and Sam Houston State, and thus a shocking number of questions as October gets rolling and SEC play picks up.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Just killing time Set some time after the events of the first game, Hades II picks up with the Greek Underworld once again in disarray.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Season 2 picks up after Kimmie marries businessman Horace Bellarie, inheriting a new sense of power that angers her in-laws, Netflix said in its release.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Of course, the FOMC only has a single policy tool, interest rates, so if unemployment rises and inflation picks up, then the FOMC’s decision making may be made more complicated.
—Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The sequel picks up with Lindsay Lohan returning as Anna and Jamie Lee Curtis as her mom Tess Coleman, 22 years after their first body-swap comedy.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 9 Aug. 2025
The latest installment picks up with Seabrook’s zombie-cheerleader-alien dream team, Zed and Addison, back from a summer road trip and stepping into new roles as camp counselors for two rival monster factions.
—Kaila Garrett, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for picks up
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This storied sandwich is served each year at the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia; and many have long tried to replicate the recipe, which seemingly masters the perfect ratio of ingredients for classic egg salad.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Focus is difficult and hardly anyone masters the skill.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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First-time screenwriter Nora Garrett assembles a viper’s nest of academics and one star student, but no one is likable.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The new series assembles 10 housewives from across the continent for what producers are calling a celebration of Pan-African sisterhood and glamor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of women farmers Five years later, Nandudu now buys from over 600 women farmers, and several hundred male farmers too.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Of course, the initial buzz surrounding A Little Prayer could not be fully recaptured so long after its premiere — there’s a reason that big festival buys almost always result in releases within a year.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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Find something that lifts your spirits — then do it on a regular basis.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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When excess electricity is available, the motor lifts the mass upwards, storing excess energy as gravitational potential.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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If Hamas doesn't disarm—or Israel resumes its bombings of Gaza—the entire peace plan risks unraveling.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, government workers furloughed during the shutdown will not receive pay until federal funding resumes.—
Carlos Waters,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Some popular models that may require mid-grade Plus fuel include some Dodge Charger and Jeep Grand Cherokee trims.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
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With Will by her side, Lyra learns to reciprocate acts of care and open herself to experiencing love, desire and pleasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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Smart Schedule learns your preferred temperatures, responds to your preferences over time, and can provide suggestions—rather than automatic updates—based on your usage patterns.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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The past few volatile days notwithstanding, the broader market rally that's lifted stocks to a series of record highs in recent months is also a boon for BlackRock, which collects more in fees when asset prices are rising.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Google Maps collects detailed location and usage data to power personalization and advertising.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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