PICKUPS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

pickups

noun

plural of pickup

as in increases

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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. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026

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Chris Douglas, a professor of economics at the University of Michigan-Flint, called it unlikely that stick prices will go up 50% across the board, noting Canada's modest market share, but wonders what will happen if demand increases.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
The real test will come after September 8, when political email volume increases and Gmail users start voting with the Report spam button.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of increases

Noun

Musk’s public profile and statements have driven major valuation boosts in companies like Tesla and SpaceX, but Gibney argues his claims are often out of sync with facts or evidence.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Republicans and Democrats alike are getting boosts from being opposed to data centers.

— Patrick McNamara, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of boosts

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The pediatric outbreaks that get flagged don't reflect the true gravity of the HIV crisis, public health experts warn.

— Betsy Joles, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
The birds face mounting threats, including entanglement in fishing nets, plastic pollution, disease outbreaks and competition with fisheries for food.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of outbreaks

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The resulting detonations will result in explosions, flashes of light and clouds of smoke visible from a distance, the Navy said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
One resident, Iryna Barisenkova, recalled hearing loud explosions while traveling on public transport.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

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