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as in to master
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 to collect
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 to buy
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 to gain
to gradually increase in
the boat was just picking up speed when it was rammed by another boat
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as in to lift
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 to arrest
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 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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as in to trim
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 pickup
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Saturday night went better than either could have possibly imagined when the former picked up the latter a few weeks back.
—Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
After nearly allowing West Virginia to recover the onside kick, TCU needed to pick up a first down to clinch the win.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2025
While reflecting on her first performance, Furtado remembered buying the pink dress from a store called Original on Queen West in Toronto, and also picking up some sparkly platform shoes for the monumental moment.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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England, in particular, were lightweight, still without Arsenal centre-back Leah Williamson due to a knee injury picked up in the Euro 2025 victory against Spain.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Saturday night went better than either could have possibly imagined when the former picked up the latter a few weeks back.
—Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
After nearly allowing West Virginia to recover the onside kick, TCU needed to pick up a first down to clinch the win.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2025
While reflecting on her first performance, Furtado remembered buying the pink dress from a store called Original on Queen West in Toronto, and also picking up some sparkly platform shoes for the monumental moment.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickup
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Emily Austin has mastered the art of mixing both sports and political talk into a career.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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From canning tomatoes to mastering yeast rises, these culinary arts combine utility with pleasure.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The raw material for the inflation report - the price checks on hundreds of goods and services around the country - was collected in September.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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The farmer, his son and grandson were still collecting mink, with more than a dozen live traps deployed and checked routinely, Hobbs said.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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That's how people buy aviation—safety and cost.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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While reflecting on her first performance, Furtado remembered buying the pink dress from a store called Original on Queen West in Toronto, and also picking up some sparkly platform shoes for the monumental moment.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The entirety of Evers' plan hinges on the closure of Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake, which have been under a federal compliance plan since 2017, after major issues gained the attention of federal investigators.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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What happens when Hoosiers gain an hour for the daylight saving time switch?—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, cool September inflation data raised investor optimism that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting interest rates, lifting the present value of future profits and possibly boosting corporate earnings too.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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An 18-year old wanted on multiple felony charges was arrested Monday after officers rammed his vehicle in West Memphis, the Arkansas State Police said in a news release Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Police confirmed Wednesday that six people had been arrested in relation to the violence.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ford said after talking with Prime Minister Mark Carney he’s decided to pause the advertising campaign effective Monday so that trade talks can resume.—
Rob Gillies,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Matthews shows signs that normal service is resuming Quick release.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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To prune overgrown blueberry bushes, trim half of the oldest canes down to the ground to encourage new branches to grow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Adams’ Exit Narrows the Field After Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the race, much of his support appeared to transfer to Cuomo, trimming Mamdani’s lead.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Pickup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickup. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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