1
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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2
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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3
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
Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
Fields also picked up 289 yards and scored five more touchdowns on the ground.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
In a competitive situation, Universal picked up the film rights to the play, with Fey and Platt attached to produce.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
Best Men’s Shoe Deals Brands like New Balance, Adidas, and Teva have all been marked down in celebration of Amazon’s seasonal sale, making now your chance to pick up a fresh pair of hiking boots, sneakers, or sandals for summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Spiritualism picked up many new adherents during War I when the casualty lists began coming in.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2025
Fields also picked up 289 yards and scored five more touchdowns on the ground.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
In a competitive situation, Universal picked up the film rights to the play, with Fey and Platt attached to produce.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
Best Men’s Shoe Deals Brands like New Balance, Adidas, and Teva have all been marked down in celebration of Amazon’s seasonal sale, making now your chance to pick up a fresh pair of hiking boots, sneakers, or sandals for summer.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickup
Verb
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Common roof framing is a true skill, and each day, there are fewer carpenters who have mastered it.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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Leon guides clients to master five critical leadership domains identified in a proprietary Executive Leadership Scorecard.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Simply put, the world number one golfer just doesn’t seem to be slowing down, collecting yet another major and doing what any father would want in those happiest of moments.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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The sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team responded and assisted with the investigation, and deputies collected video footage that could help determine the cause of the crash.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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First-timers can rent shoes or buy gear at Water Stone Outdoors in Fayetteville and book half- or full-day private climbing trips with New River Mountain Guides.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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The winner, who chose to stay anonymous, bought the ticket at a QuickTrip gas station, at 2051 FM 663 in Midlothian, the release states.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Democratic lawmakers were initially blocked from visiting the site and have since filed legal action to gain access.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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From the twins and their parents to evil fiancées and housekeepers, the characters have gained a cult following since their release, with some fans using them as inspiration for their outfits, summer mood boards, and interior design.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Detroit Thermal is asking a judge to lift a temporary restraining order from doing work in Lafayette Park's Mies van der Rohe district to build an underground steam heat network.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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And Boatright delivered another electric ending for the Stars of Storrs, hitting the three to lift the team built around UConn alums to a 78-76 victory over the Green Mountain Men, mostly Vermont alums, in the second round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) in Syracuse on Monday night.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Woods was arrested just over a year ago on DUI charges in Georgia’s Gwinnett County.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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Jeremiah Taylor, 18, was arrested by the South Milwaukee Police Department on July 22.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The high court action enables the administration to resume work on winding down the department, one of Trump’s biggest campaign promises.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Season Seven concluded on Sunday evening with heartfelt romantic declarations, a breakup anyone with eyes could have seen coming from a thousand miles away, and a collective sigh of relief from the fans at home that Total Drama Island is finally over and normal life can resume — maybe.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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Here, the nailhead trim and traditional striped fabric go hand in hand for a statement yet classic bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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Maybe find ways to trim the bureaucracy and lower taxes.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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“Pickup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickup. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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