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as in to clean 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 to resume
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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Recent Examples of pick up
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In what should surprise nobody who has ever picked up a phone, respondents are least satisfied with battery life, although that 77 rating still beats the wireless industry's sector-wide score of 75. Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025 The film was picked up by Lucky Red for Italy, Atalante for Spain, Rialto Distribution for Australia/New Zealand, Filmcoopi for Switzerland, Cinobo for Greece and Nitrato Filmes for Portugal. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 May 2025 Last fans saw, she was picked up by two New York Police Department officers who escorted her off a bus and told her detectives at the police station had questions for her about Famous' death. Julia Moore, People.com, 9 May 2025 In the past, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have picked up minors on their 18th birthday. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pick up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pick up
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  • Topics include earning passive income online, mastering communication and public speaking skills, acing your job interview, and practical strategies to grow your wealth.
    Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 21 May 2025
  • Nike has mastered this by creating compelling narratives around athletes’ journeys.
    Erik Huberman, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2025
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  • Sightings for the study were collected across an area extending from Queensland down to Tasmania and across to New Zealand’s South Island.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • Roughly 80% of Chime’s revenue comes from card swipes — merchant fees collected every time a customer uses their debit card.
    Vikas Raj, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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  • Established in January 2023, my store aims to be a welcoming sanctuary, more than just a place to buy books.
    American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Georgie, meanwhile, seeks to buy the auto shop after Jim considers selling it to a local rival, Fred Fagenbacher (Matt Letscher).
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 May 2025
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  • Variety: Spanish films have gained recognition abroad in recent years, especially from new voices.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 18 May 2025
  • For the last few years, these handy panels have been gaining popularity, especially with the widespread adoption of DisplayPort over USB-C in modern laptops.
    John Burek, PC Magazine, 18 May 2025
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  • To further lift morale, staff organised a barbecue at the training ground, which went down well with the players.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 11 May 2025
  • Colorful murals, many by women artists, greeted me at every turn; one by illustrator Brooke Smart, depicting women lifting each other up, reflects the ethos of the district.
    Carley Thornell, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
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  • The former record executive, who was arrested in 2015 on suspicion of murder in a hit-and-run incident that killed businessman Terry Carter, reportedly agreed to a $1.5 million settlement in the wrongful death case on April 29, according to Rolling Stone.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • Detectives arrested Ryan Hewitt, 29, of Corona on charges of carjacking and murder following an investigation, the sheriff’s office said.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
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  • Sitting with his defense team in Judge Arun Subramanian’s lower Manhattan courtroom, a steely eyed and fidgeting Combs Friday morning listened as the ‘Me & U’ singer resumed her testimony under questioning from attorney Anna Estevao.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 May 2025
  • The Murrays are scheduled to return to North Carolina on Thursday where the one-year marker awaits to be endured, and life resumes.
    Mac Engel May 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
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  • The company also trimmed a smaller percentage of underperforming locations than Walmart has.
    , CNBC, 19 May 2025
  • The canvas tote is trimmed in green leather, adding a subtle splash of color to the versatile bag.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025

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“Pick up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20up. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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