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Recent Examples of pickups
Kia Tasman Courtesy Kia Kia expects to sell 90,000 pickups a year in North America and claim 7% of the midsize pickup segment by 2034, according to Automotive News.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pickups
Noun
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Those who supported the freeze said the wage increases were negatively impacting the hospitality industry.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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The White House says these price increases are temporary.—
Amber Phillips,
Washington Post,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The downloadable content includes two operator skins, weapon blueprints, charms and other cosmetic items, along with experience boosts.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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One dose of the vaccine is 93% effective at preventing measles; a second dose boosts effectiveness even further — to 97%, according to the CDC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The hotel industry, for instance, is not required to report similar outbreaks.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Unlike most forms of hantavirus, which spread from rodents to humans, Andes is the only strain that is able to transmit from person to person, heightening fears about how outbreaks could unfold under the right conditions.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Use of inert bombs – or bombs with a small yield – could explain the lack of a large explosions or secondary blasts that an explosive warhead could cause, analysts said.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The first of these explosions was spotted in 2018, and only 14 have been detected since, leading to a solid mystery for astronomers.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The lighting was transparent and natural, the lens flares were appropriate and beautiful.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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The emotional and psychological toll of HS is well documented, driven by chronic pain, unpredictable flares and the stigma associated with visible symptoms.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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“Pickups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pickups. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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